Sammy the Otter

$55.00

Give a wave to Sammy!

This original Cal-Themes "Dresser Caddy" is from the brand’s popular 1961 novelty ceramic line which famously included pop-culture figures, kitschy animals, and character items. Their pieces reflect the "California Pottery" boom of the mid-20th century.

Cal-Themes, Inc. was a Southern California-based manufacturer renowned for its whimsical mid-century figural pottery, chalk-ware, and novelty items. In 1961 they created highly collectible hand-painted accent dishes, novelty dresser caddies, coin banks, and ashtrays.

Original 1961 Cal-Themes dishes are highly sought after in the vintage market and authentic pieces will typically have the company name, a copyright symbol, and the production date stamped into the piece.

Give a wave to Sammy!

This original Cal-Themes "Dresser Caddy" is from the brand’s popular 1961 novelty ceramic line which famously included pop-culture figures, kitschy animals, and character items. Their pieces reflect the "California Pottery" boom of the mid-20th century.

Cal-Themes, Inc. was a Southern California-based manufacturer renowned for its whimsical mid-century figural pottery, chalk-ware, and novelty items. In 1961 they created highly collectible hand-painted accent dishes, novelty dresser caddies, coin banks, and ashtrays.

Original 1961 Cal-Themes dishes are highly sought after in the vintage market and authentic pieces will typically have the company name, a copyright symbol, and the production date stamped into the piece.