Ceramic planter marked "Frank Moreno Ceramics, USA" with a number 3.
Frank Moreno was a Southern California potter between the years 1950-1980.
Most early items were hand-thrown or handmade so they may show some irregularity. Generally it is believed he was more concerned about getting a finished product, than making one with the perfect shape or glazing.
In later years he did cast items so looking for signs of casting can help to separate earlier items from their later counterparts.
This planter is a rather typical style.
It is the "3" size. There were four sizes with "1" being the smallest and "4" the largest.
Prices on the web:
#1 Hanging Planter - $12.00 (alamodern.com)
#1 Planter - $35.00 (etsy.com)
#2 Planter - $40.00 (alamodern.com)
#2 Planter - $42.00 (etsy.com)
#3 Planter - $75.00 (ebay.com)
#4 Planter - $45.00 (etsy.com)
