updated 05/29/2009
 
 
FIGURINES
 
 

AMERICAN POTTERY

EVAN K SHAW

  This is a terrific piece of Disney made by American Potteries / Metlox, this is "Jock" 3" Standing, in terrific condition. (SOLD) $265
 
Yes, I know this little "Bambi" (Blue Butterfly) is listed under Metlox as well, but American Potteries is Metlox. (SOLD) $225 w/ the Original Label
 
 
This is "Sleepy" American Potteries/ Metlox, part of the Snow White set, and he has his original label. $225
 
And................ I just found "Dumbo Setting" by Metlox/ American Potteries  $125, and "Lying"  $155
 
Meet Jose, this is one of the "Tres Cabieros" from Walt Disney, He's only about 4" tall and was made in Mexico during the 1940's I believe, as he has "cold" painted red. $165
 
This is "Bruno" from the Cinderella series by Metlox (sticker still intact) sold $275
 
Had to add these here, because both Metlox and Brayton (of Laguna California) made identical "Figaro's" Brayton's however are not as refined as Metlox, Figaro "looking down" $165, Figaro "Paw in the Air" $185
 
Talk about lucky, both of these "Budweiser Clydesdales" are mint, when I see these I always have to look knowing there is going to be damage somewhere, but they are MINT!! even the cold paint is still here. $275.ea
 
I was almost dumb-founded when I saw this Cowboy in a case in Reno, I knew it was Metlox, however I'd never seen him hand decorated, this is the 9" Carl Romanelli "Cowboy" $525, Oh and did I forget to mention I found his girlfriend? Yes indeed, her she is and mint! $425 (must have been really cold the day she was modeling!!
 
                                                                                         BLACK AMERICANA
 
 
This may be the only piece that I'm still regretting not keeping, so hurry if you want her, before I change my mind, this is a small Biscuit Jar, made in "Occupied Japan". $235
 
 
 
Even though these shakers are only marked Japan, I'd bet they were made by the same company, and possibly still "OCJ" $95
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

CALIENTE 

 
 
 

CEMAR 
 

                                                            Coming soon, a new collection I just purchased
 

CERAMIC ARTS STUDIO

 
 
This is a terrific and very RARE pair of "Fantasy" Birds made by Ceramic Arts Studio. $455.pr
 
Hey Lisa, hope you're watching, here's a Ceramic Arts Studio, Brown Spaniel, for your dog shows. Sold $65
 
 
 
Meet the "Triad" 3 very beautiful Ceramic Arts" figurines, 2 are candle holders and the larger is a vase. (SOLD) $355.set
 
 
 

Josef Originals  
 
 

DE LEE
 
Meet Peanuts,  this one is a planter and not the bank, and Peanuts still has all his labels. Sold $135
 
..................... and of course "CY" one of  Delee's cutest little pigs. Sold $65
 
 This is "Quacky" and " I forget" really cute pair of Delee Ducks, there is a small flake on her bow. $65.pr
 
This is "Hattie" made by Delee of Hollywood. Sold $45
 
This is a Delee Hans $45
 
This is a young Delee  " Playing" Siamese Kitten $45
 
 
 

FLORENCE CERAMICS
 
Meet Geoff................. according to the Florence price guide he's worth more than his weight in gold, $2500+, but here's the good news, Geoff still has his original label, and I'm not asking even close this value in the guide. $650
 
Well if  I'm going to pack the impossible, I may as well try for the impossible, I brought this couple in my suitcase from a shopping trip in Florida this summer, you should have heard me when the x-ray tech grabbed my case and tossed it onto the track, but they made it this is Elizabeth and Charles. (SOLD) $825.pr
 
This is "Jerry" a Florence Musician / Vase, Jerry is in terrific condition. (SOLD) $165
 
This is a terrific Florence "Becky w/ a Bluebird" with  Brown hair, and, she's mint!!  $125
 
Pays to shop local once in a while, this is a fairly scarce Wall Sconce was setting back on a shelf, and She's very mint. $135
 
 
 

FREEMAN McFARLAN and Others
 
This is a line of "Life-Like" 12" Baby Jack Rabbits  designed by "Anthony" for Freeman McFarlan in a beautiful gold leaf. (Sold) $185.pr
 
 
 (Both Sold) I actually have 2 of these very wonderful 13" White Cat wall sconces, made by Camark potteries, one has a small chip inside $145,  the other is perfect $165
 
I got a call from a friend in Boise, and he'd found this very scarce  "Gingham Dog"  Cookie jar @$325, and a sugar shaker Sold $65
 
This is the cutest pair of young "Blackamoor Boys" by Brayton Laguna Pottery, these are Candle Holders. $135.pr
 
I have a weakness for these really cute 10" Garden Gnomes made by Brayton Potteries of Laguna Beach, this on has broken a pot and is sweeping it away. (Sold) $135
 
And this Brayton Gnome would just love to be digging for gold in your yard. (Sold) $135
 
Was a very good shopping day yesterday, we went to an Antiques show in Monroe, Washington, a very small show, but extremely nice things to be purchased, I found a couple of really cool things, such as this magnificent 13 inch "Aztec Horse" in Gold leaf, made and signed by Sascha Brastoff Studios of California. (Sold) $425
 
And............. standing right next to the horse was an equally impressive Gold "Bull" also signed by Sascha Brastoff Studio. (Sold)  $425
 
This is one of my favorite finds for the year, this is a Samoan Woman, made by Mark Bellaire of  Pasadena, she is approx 10"tall Sold  $825
 
These are the last of a very wonderful collection of "Ca. Cleminsons" Rooster Pie Vents, or Pie Birds (3) @$65.ea
 
And............... To make things even more exciting, I also found this incredible  Brad Keeler 4 part appetizer server plate w/ a "Rooster" sauce. Sold $375
 
 This is the cutest 2 quart Rooster Pitcher also made by Brad Keeler in perfect condition.(Sold)  $225
 
This is the first time I've been able to keep any of "Brad Keeler" items like this, this is a really nice set of Ducks, first is a 4" covered Jam @$75, and a sugar bowl @$ 65
 
and.............. this really wonderful 13" Mallard Duck Tray. $115
 
 
Now this is a fantastic Catalina bust w/ a candle holder in her shoulder, this bust does have a very faint hairline (easily restorable) on the base. Sold $425
 
This is probably one of the most spectacular pieces of Max Weil's "Weilware" I've have the pleasure to own, this lovely Head Vase is the same mold as the Catalina/GMcB Babushka. But, the colors and decorations are every bit as good if not better, and she has her original label. (Sold)  $235
 
I believe this is a "Kim Ward" or perhaps "Kaye of Hollywood" 10" Head Vase, there are so many signatures on the base, perhaps anyone who helps decorate her signed their name to her. In any event she spectacular!! $455
 
As long as I'm adding really great Head Vases I'll add this beauty, in  semi gloss white a "Deco Woman" in her best Bonnet. Sold $155
 
 
 
This is kind of unusual, I saw these Roosters from across the room, I knew they were from the "Rooster Line" by Will George, however I thought they were 7" pitchers, instead they made these into Candlesticks. $265.pr
 
 
 
I'll bet very few collectors of California Pottery have ever seen one of these, This is a necklace w/ attached pin, made by Heidi Schoop, in near mint condition. $135
 
 
 
 
This is " The Queen of the Poppets" notice anything different? She's in a very unusual Rust color, and she is actually a Flower Frog (holes in the back) $225
 
I've searched every reference book I have to find a price on this wonderful "Airedale" made by Mortons Studio, he's approx. 4" tall and is in great condition. SOLD $75
 
WOWZA!! I just was so excited when I found this totally COOL 17" Poodle Lamp w/ celluloid shade that has inset lace and chartreuse lace. (Sold)  $245
 
This is one of the cutest of the animal series the were produced by Sascha Brastoff from "Resin," this is a Blue Polar Bear, and in terrific condition. $325
 
I always love these Royal Heager Leopards when I see them, but unless they are a pair I just like to look, however a friend in Reno had this pair and made me a fair price, so they followed me here. These Leopards are very large, and have their original labels, and are mint!! $275.pr
 
This is a 12" Flamingo made by Brad Keeler, buy him quick, before I break him, please. $125
 
 
 
                                                                       Howard Pierce
 
 
signed I was so excited I could hardly stand still when I found this terrific pair of Howard Pierce "Joking Monks" normally Gold Leaf items weren't marked, but here you have it. Sold $650.pr
 
Jackpot!! I really love the  really wonderful items produced by Howard Pierce, This is a beautiful girl holding a bowl with several pots at her feet. Sold  $165
 
This is a very unusual coloring for this fairly common pair of Howard Pierce Owls, Sold  $85
 
I hope you open this picture, this is a very difficult piece of Howard Pierce to find, this Tree Vase has two really cute Quail resting in it. Sold  $155
 
And................. last but not least I found this cute pair of White Breasted Sparrows. Sold  $95.pr
 
 sold Here's a great little piece of Howard Pierce, this is a solid black Sea Lion. $135     (By the way, I do accept Visa and MC)
 
 
 
 
 

KAY FINCH
 
 
                                                                  
I guess if I'm going to find you something cool, it may as well be FANTASTIC!! This is a mint, rare, beautiful, huge......... 17.5" "Coach Dog" Dalmatian, marked Kay Finch on the base. Sold $3,200.00
 
Meet Mr. and Mrs. Banty, I don't know how Kay Finch managed to decorate these little guys so ornately, but they are really cute, don't you want to just take them home? (Sold)    $ 85.pr
 
This is " The 7" Platinum Afghan" made by Kay Finch, he has some rubbing, and the tail has been repaired (re-glued just telling you what the label said), but cheap. $95
 
Coach Dog has a Sister!! This is a "signed" Kay Finch 13" Gold Cocker Spaniel, According to folks pieces designed by Kay at Freeman McFarland while she was in their employ will have her name. sold $895, and note the cute little Delee Black Scottie $85
 
Hey folks "Good news", there's a new Antique Mall in California, "Bad News" I beat you there, here's a couple of Kay Finch "Mama Ducks" (sure look like babies to me) however they are (Both Sold)  $ 225.ea
 
Both Sold You think that Kay Finch made small pigs? This is what I thought was the smallest baby pig $65, until I found a even smaller one $65 (approx. 1/2")
 
                                                              Rosemeade  
 
This was a terrific find, I thought this female Pheasant looked familiar, and so it was this is the 11"Rosmeade hen pheasant and she's mint"" $225
 
 

SORCHA BORU

 

This really great 6" was hand made and decorated by the Sorcha Boru company of San Carlos, California, and this piece is signed inside. $85
 
 
 
 
 

TWIN WINTON

                                     

 
I really like the Twin Winton items that were made to "go-with" their Cookie Jars, this is a really nice "Poodle" Napkin Holder, she is in terrific condition. Sold $95
 
Hey, I'm old and I forget things, but if you look behind the Poodle, I found a "Ranger Bear" napkin holder as well. Sold $85
 
Aren't these Twin Winton Spoon rests great? Twin Winton made items like these to match their cookie jars, this little pig is  Sold $65
 
 

VAN TELLIGAN
 
This is just the cutest set of  "Huggies" Mary and her Black Lamb, $125.pr
 
This is the third set of these "Huggies" a Black Boy w/ a Puppy, that I have found, and as much as I love this set, I'll sell one of them.  $145.set
 
I don't think there was ever any small ceramic items as cute as there VanTelligan Huggies, called "Bunny Hugs" these are S/Ps, I've noticed the eye lashes on the female before $55.pr