Bauer Ringware Casserole Dishes with Copper and Wood Carrier

This set features two Bauer Pottery Ringware casserole dishes in a vibrant 'California Orange' or 'Yellow' glaze, a signature of the California Pottery movement. The ceramic pieces are characterized by horizontal concentric rings or 'ribs' around the exterior, a classic Art Deco influence seen in the Ringware line introduced in the 1930s. One of the dishes is seated within a highly desirable copper and wood carrier. The carrier consists of a copper circular base that hugs the bottom of the dish, integrated with two stylized wooden handles featuring circular finger cutouts, likely manufactured by a third party such as Benedict Proctor or Farberware to complement the ceramics. The glaze appears consistent and retains high luster, though these vintage pieces naturally exhibit light crazing and shelf wear on the unglazed foot rings. The copper base shows a warm patina indicative of age, with minor surface oxidation. These pieces were produced by J.A. Bauer Pottery of Los Angeles, most likely between 1933 and the early 1950s. The heavy earthenware construction and bold, solid-color glaze demonstrate high-quality mid-century American craftsmanship. Both bowls show a rolled rim design which added durability for kitchen-to-table use.