updated 05/08/2008

 
 
FIGURINES
 
 

AMERICAN POTTERY

EVAN K SHAW

  This is a terrific piece of Disney made by American Potteries / Metlox, this is "Pluto" Standing, in terrific condition. Sold $235

 
This is "Sleepy" American Potteries/ Metlox, part of the Snow White set, and he has his original label. $225
 
And................ I just found "Dumbo Standing" by Metlox/ American Potteries sold $325, and "Lying" sold $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
 
 
 
                                                                                         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. $65
 
 
 
Meet the "Triad" 3 very beautiful Ceramic Arts" figurines, 2 are candle holders and the larger is a vase. $355.set
 
 
 

Josef Originals  

 
 

DE LEE

 
 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. $45
 
This is a Delee Hen Vase/Horderve centerpiece. $65
 
 
 
 
 

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 t his value in the guide. $1250
 
Well if  I'm going to pack the impossible, I may as well try for the impossible, so, hurry-up and buy this pair  PLEASE!! This is "Pinky and Blue Boy" and so far they're mint!   $950.pr Sold
 
These Florence "Choir Boys" would make a wonderful addition to your holiday decorations, 2 are blonde and the other two have brown hair. $65.ea
 
This is nice group of  Florence  Oriental figurines of Pasadena, Head Vase $165, Smoke set (Box and indv. Ashtray) Sold  $75.set, "Lantern Boy" Sold  $115, and "Blossom Girl" Sold  $135
 
This is a terrific Florence "Mermaid" with Blonde hair, and, she's mint!! sold $225
 
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
 
Well, the family's getting larger, this is 6" Delia, sold she's perfect. $175
 
 

FREEMAN McFARLAN and Others

 
This is a line of "Life-Like" Cats designed by "Anthony" for Freeman McFarlan in a beautiful gold leaf. (Sold) $95
 
This is a magnificent "Wings Out" Flaming with a matching floater bowl approx. 12" tall, made by Maddux of California, believe it not a chip or crack. $185.set
 
I got a call from a friend in Boise, and he'd found this very scarce  "Gingham Dog"  Cookie jar @$425, and a sugar shaker Sold $65
 
 
I have several collectors for these wonderful 1940's Sprinkler Bottles, both already have this cute Elephant Sprinkler, so now it's your turn. Sold  $155
 
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. $425
 
And............. standing right next to the horse was an equally impressive Gold "Bull" also signed by Sascha Brastoff Studio. $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
 
Yep! Found another one, and this Wonderfully decorated Rooster Cookie Jar made by Brad Keeler potteries of Pasadena California 1940s is mint. Sold $375. Also shown is a wonderful "Rooster" pie vent made by "The California Cleminsons" and made in the same town Sold  $65
 
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
 
sold This is the cutest 4 cup teapot, this one was made by Sierra Vista, of California, and is in perfect condition. $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
 
Just to give you an idea of the size of this Redwing Jardinière sold $225, the small Chartreuse Donkey (also Redwing) is about 6" tall. $75
 
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. $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. $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
 
I hope you'll take the time to open these remarkable pictures, this is a very beautiful 77.5" Figural Flower Frog from the 1940s, note the  flowers decoration above her copper wire hair. Her base is signed "Hermoine" I always thought these were from "Berkley Clay" and recently Jack Chipman has confirmed my belief , this beautiful frog Bust was made at California Faïence, near Berkley . SOLD  $325
 
 
   Isn't this 1940s Glamour Girl   beautiful? She was  made by Max Weil of  Pasadena, California, and is approx. 9" tall. $85
 
 
 
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. $75
 
This is a really nice pair of "Shafford" Japan Black Cats "Smokers" (Ashtrays designed to blow smoke through their noses when the cig is placed inside. $65.ea
 
These little cuties are "Black Cats" from Japan, but very popular, Shafford Salt and Pepper Kittens Sold  $45.pr
 
But not to worry, I've always loved Black Cat items, so here's the latest addition, this is a "Shafford"  Black Cat Decanter (these are supposed to be very difficult to find, thus the price and the condition is excellent. Sold  $115
 
And........ This terrific pair of Vinegar and Oil Cruets, Sold $95.pr
 
                                                                       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
 
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
 
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  
 
 
 
 

SORCHA BORU

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

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. $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.  Sold $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