The “Godey Ladies” of Florence Ceramics

Q: Does this Florence Ceramics “Meg” have any value? Florence Ceramics “Meg” 1952 – Blue dress A: Florence of California, also known as Florence Ceramics, had its headquarters in Pasadena, California. The founder, Florence Ward, lost one of her children to a blood disease in 1939. To help cope with her loss, she took a class […]

Florence Ceramics Figurine

Q: I have a figurine that’s marked “Pasadena, California, Patent Pending” in a circle and “Florence Ceramic” inside the circle. I bought it at a garage sale for less than $5 a long time ago. Did I get a bargain? The more colorful Florence “Ladies” generally sell for substantially more than their more ordinary counterparts. […]