Vintage DeForest California Rooster Plate MCM Kitsch Wall Decor Metal Frame 9" For Sale

Charming vintage DeForest of California hand-painted ceramic rooster plate featuring the whimsical saying, "The Early Bird Gets the Worm!"

A delightful example of mid-century kitchen kitsch, featuring a cheerful rooster painted in vibrant red, yellow, blue, green, and black. The colorful artwork and playful lettering capture the personality of vintage California pottery.

The plate is beautifully displayed in a decorative black metal scrollwork frame with a built-in hanging hook, ready for wall display.

Measurements:

• Ceramic plate: 7" diameter

• Overall diameter including metal frame: Approximately well-preserved vintage display condition. The hand-painted colors remain crisp and vibrant, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Fine age-related glaze crazing is present on both sides, visible under magnification. The black metal frame is in excellent condition with no noticeable bends or damage.

  Maker: DeForest of California, hand-painted, as marked on the reverse.

  Era: Believed to date to the 1950s–early 1960s.

  A wonderful addition to a collection of vintage California pottery, rooster decor, farmhouse kitchen accessories, or mid-century kitsch.

  Please examine all photographs as they are part of the description.

  Shipped USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail. Packed using professional materials to help ensure your item arrives in the condition shown in the photographs.