Brad Keeler’s pottery is well known in his birth State of California. Keeler specialized in naturalistic figures of birds and animals. In the mid-40s he developed a brilliant red glaze which he called Ming Dragon Blood – as seen on these curiously colourful lobster embellishments. Keeler worked from his artwares factory in Los Angeles, before moving to larger premises in San Juan Capistrano in 1952 – the same year that he tragically died of a heart attack. I’ve seen a few of Keeler’s plates up for sale, but not this three piece set featuring the larger sized lobster dish. This would be of interest to a collector of retro kitchenware, or perhaps as an unusual gift for a cook – or a unique wedding present.

Susan x