Anybody know a maker for these?

So, Google Lens points me to Maddux of California. Further research makes me say no, other items don't have this look. I first thought Hyalyn/Vanguard because of my location (Hickory, NC) and the large amount found in the area. But when looking up "Hyalyn Cat" (or again, Vanguard), their cat doesn't have this look either.

Who knows their pottery?

 

I must admit I'm having a hard time seeing the difference between yours and the Maddux cats. They seem very like them to me but I don't have any personal knowledge of them. Perhaps someone else does?

Yours


These all have labels.



https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/maddux-california-set-black-cat-3819762338



https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/maddux-california-pottery-art-deco-1880590629


https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/pr-maddux-black-cats-california-1820573183

 

Hello @robdb80 & welcome to the forum!!

If you could go back & choose the full image option it would be much easier for folks to get a good look at your pieces.

I could not find a photo of the bottom of the Maddux cats listed online.

My gut reaction to the bottoms are they just don't "look right". The model number is backward & the one doesn't have anything but an incised initial.

Hopefully someone else will come along with more information.

 

I did find some with bases but not sure what to make of them.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-mid-century-art-deco-maddux-1930718288


https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/maddux-california-set-black-cat-3819762338


https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/maddux-california-matte-black-cat-3839688824

 

Okay, I feel a little . I read the descriptions, which seemed uncertain. I didn't really scroll through rhe pictures . My bad, I have Maddux cats... yeesh.

 

They are very stylish aren't they?

 

Very art deco, which never really faded from popularity