VTG Sierra Vista Gnome Rocket Ship Cookie Jar 1950s Space Age California Pottery For Sale

Ex Rare 1950s California pottery jar – space age gnome

🪐 🪐 Vintage Sierra Vista Gnome Rocket Ship Cookie Jar 1950s Space Age California Pottery

Rare 1950s California pottery jar – space age gnome design

Blast off into mid-century whimsy with this rare Sierra Vista Ceramics cookie jar featuring a rocket-ship design piloted by a cheerful crew of gnomes! Hand-painted and crafted in California during the 1950s, this collectible jar perfectly captures the playful imagination of the atomic era — a true statement piece for any serious vintage pottery collector.

Details:

• Maker: Sierra Vista Ceramics, California, USA

• Era: 1950s–1960s

• Material: Hand-glazed ceramic pottery

• Dimensions: Approx. 13” tall × 7” wide

• Design: Rocket-shaped cookie jar with gnome heads peeking from “portholes”

• Color Palette: Yellow and white glaze with red hats and green accents

• Condition: Displays beautifully with age-appropriate wear — crazing throughout, paint loss, and small chips to a few gnome hats and faces. Top and middle gnomes have been re-glued, and interior shows evidence of old adhesive repair (see photos). Despite these repairs, it remains one of the rarest and most eye-catching Sierra Vista designs.

• Markings: Embossed Sierra Vista Ceramics on base

✨ Comparable Sales:

A similar example in excellent condition sold in 2017 for approximately $400. Due to its rarity and iconic design, this piece continues to appreciate among collectors of mid-century California pottery.

This jar combines 1950s space-age design, storybook charm, and handcrafted California artistry—a standout addition to any mid-century or whimsical vintage collection.

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