Circa 1940, a marked pottery woman's black and white front-lacing high-top boot with scalloped rim and toe cap border and an hourglass heel made by the Brayton Pottery Studio, Laguna Beach, CA.  This white glazed lace front shoe has a contrasting black trim applied to the lace, heel, toe cap & rim scallops.  Boot was made for the left foot and the pottery is known for making pairs.  Toe of sole is marked "copyright 1940 by Brayton Laguna."  Size 3.8 x 4.3, 3.5 oz.  Condition report:  Excellent; small paint smudge under glaze on left side.  Item #26L; $18.