Description
Introduced in 1939, Vernon Kilns Moby Dick dinnerware was designed by celebrated American artist Rockwell Kent. Kent was the second artist to be hired by Faye G. Bennison, the owner of Vernon Kilns, to design a series of decorated dinnerware. One of Kent's dinnerware designs, Moby Dick, was based on Kent's 280 illustrations for the best-selling 1930 edition of Moby Dick by Herman Melville. Kent's dinnerware used the Vernon Kilns Ultra dinnerware shape. Ultra was designed by Vernon Kiln's art director Gale Turnbull; its controversial downturned handles were designed by Jane Bennison, daughter of Vernon Kiln's president Faye G. Bennison. Lidded sugar & creamer set. Each is branded on the bottom. This design was only produced for two years. Features: Ultra, Downturned Handles, Lid Moby Dick Illustrations Made in California, USA Hand Wash Measurements: Sugar Diameter 4.5 in / 11 cm Sugar Width 6 in / 15 cm Sugar Height 3 in / 8 cm Creamer Diameter 4.5 in / 11 cm Creamer Width 5.5 in / 14 cm Creamer Height 2.25 in / 6 cm Condition: Pre-Owned Good The sugar bowl's lid has a small chip in the handle. The creamer has crazing & discoloration around the pour spout. T24D022523 Moby Dick Vernon Kilns 1939 Sugar & Creamer Set Walnut Brown Rare
