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Frankoma Pottery was originally known as The Frank Potteries when John F. Frank opened shop in 1933. The factory opened in Ada, Oklahoma, then moved to Sapulpa, Oklahoma in 1938. Early wares were made from a light cream-colored clay from Ada, Oklahoma, but in 1956 the company switched to a red burning clay from Sapulpa. The firm made dinnerwares, utilitarian and decorative kitchenwares, figurines, flowerpots, and limited edition and commemorative pieces. Important dinnerware lines include Lazybones, Mayan-Aztec, Oklahoma Plainsman, Wagon Wheel, and Westwind. John Frank died in 1973 and his daughter, Joniece, inherited the business. After financial problems, Frankoma was sold in 1991. The pottery operated under various owners for a few years and was bought by Joe Ragosta in 2008. It closed in 2010. The buildings, assets, name, and molds were sold at auction in 2011. |
| Image | Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | | Frankoma Pottery | Ashtray | Arrowhead, Turquoise, 7 In. | 2011 |  | Frankoma Pottery | Ashtray | Plainsman,Brown Satin,12 1/2 x 7 In. Illustrated | 2011 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Butter | Cover, Gracetone, Orbit Gray, 1/4 Lb., | 2011 |  | Frankoma Pottery | Creamer | Wagon Wheel,Prairie Green Illustrated | 2011 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Cup & Saucer | Lazybones, Blue, | 2011 |  | Frankoma Pottery | Decanter | Stopper,Cream & Brown,Joniece Frank,12 1/4 In. Illustrated | 2011 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Dish | Leaf Shape, Desert Gold, 4 3/8 In. | 2011 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Figurine | Coyote Pup, Prairie Green, 7 3/4 In. | 2011 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Plate | Bread & Butter, Lazybones, Blue, 7 1/4 In. | 2011 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Charger | 2 Fish, White Glaze, Red Clay, 14 3/8 In. | 2010 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Creamer | Mustard Yellow, | 2010 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Creamer | Plainsman, Prairie Green. | 2010 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Cup | Mayan-Aztec, Desert Gold, Pacing Leopard Logo, 3 1/4 In. | 2010 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Figurine | Cat, Reclining, Brown & Green Glaze, 4 x 9 In. | 2010 |  | Frankoma Pottery | Plainsman | Ashtray, Marked, F203, 12 1/2 x 7 In., Illustrated | 2010 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Plate | Christmas, 1972, Seeking The Christ Child, 8 1/2 In. | 2010 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Plate | Christmas, 1977, Grace Madonna, 8 1/4 In. | 2010 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Plate | Christmas, 1982, Wise Men Rejoice, 8 1/4 In. | 2010 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Plate | Dinner, Lazybones, Prairie Green, Over Brown, 9 3/4 In. | 2010 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Plate | Dinner, Mayan-Aztec, Prairie Green, 10 1/2 In. | 2010 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Plate | Salad, Mayan-Aztec, Desert Gold, 6 7/8 In. | 2010 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Salt & Pepper | Westwind, Prairie Green, 3 1/4 In. | 2010 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Saucer | Wagon Wheel, Prairie Green, 5 1/2 In. | 2010 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Soup | Dish, Aztec, Desert Gold, 6 1/4 In. | 2010 | | | Frankoma Pottery | Sugar | Cover, Plainsman, Desert Gold, 4 In. | 2010 |
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