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Up for sale is a rare vintage mid-century ceramic teapot or food warmer base manufactured by ALCA of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This charming piece features a beautiful glossy green glaze, a stylized molded bamboo design with scalloped edges, and decorative cutout windows designed to provide ventilation and allow candlelight to shine through.
This versatile warmer was designed to hold a small teapot, coffee carafe, or serving dish above a candle to help maintain warmth. It also makes a wonderful decorative stand for a potpourri dish or an attractive addition to a retro kitchen display.
The underside features crisp embossed markings reading “ALCA,” “PAT PENDING,” and “EAU CLAIRE, WIS.”
Item Details:
• Maker: ALCA Pottery
• Origin: Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
• Era: Circa 1940s–1950s
• Material: Glazed Ceramic Pottery
• Color: Glossy Mid-Century Green
• Design: Molded Bamboo with Scalloped Edges
• Width: Approximately 4 inches
• Height: Approximately 3.25 inches
• Markings: ALCA, PAT PENDING, EAU CLAIRE, WIS.
• Function: Teapot Warmer, Food Warmer, Candle Stand, Decorative Trivet
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with a beautiful, bright, glossy green glaze and wonderful color depth. No chips, cracks, or repairs to the main body. The unglazed feet on the underside show minor shelf wear consistent with age. Please examine all photographs for additional condition details.
A wonderful and hard-to-find example of regional Wisconsin pottery, combining functional mid-century kitchen design with charming decorative craftsmanship. Perfect for collectors of ALCA pottery, vintage kitchenware, retro ceramics, and mid-century modern home decor.
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