What is a lady head vase?

What is a lady head vase?

The terms “head vase,” “lady head vase,” or “head planters” refer to a style of ceramic vase popularized during the 1950s and generally featuring the head or bust of a person, usually a woman. Originally, head vases were produced by florist companies to hold the bouquets they sold.

Are head vases valuable?

Marilyn Monroe, Lucille Ball, and Jackie O. all had head vases modeled after their likeness. These can be some of the most valuable and are keenly sought by today’s head hunters. vases can be purchased on eBay fairly often in the $150-300 range depending on condition.

What were lady head vases used for?

Some collectors still fill them with flowers or other artful arrangements, use them to hold makeup brushes and other beauty supplies or even to hold pens. Lady head vase, turquoise with matching wide-brim hat, decorated with white bows, Ardco Fine Quality of Dallas, 6″ h; $187.50.

How do you identify lady head vases?

Look for both quality to help identify lady head vases. Modern reproductions are typically very poor quality, with sloppy painting and a rough or uneven finish. A good quality vintage lady head vase can be matte or glossy, between 4 inches and 7 inches tall and should be well painted and finished.

What is Napcoware?

Napco is still one of the most famous names for porcelain ceramics, antique pottery, vintage products and other collectibles. A paper label should read, “A Napco Collection,” “Napco originals by Giftware,” “National Potteries Co., Cleveland, OH, Made in Japan,” or “Napcoware, Import Japan.”

Is Napco Japan?

National Potteries corporation (also known as Napco) was started in 1938 in Bedford, OH. Napco was initially a producer of decorative floral containers, but they soon began importing items like glassware, pottery, and ceramic items from Japan.

Is my vase worth anything?

Look for a mark on the bottom of the vase. Marks may reflect the name of the company that made the vase, as well as the name of its designer. When the vase has a company name and an artist’s name, it may be worth more than if it simply has a company name. Marks may be inked, painted or engraved into the bottom.

Where can I find a lady head vase?

Magical, meaningful items you can’t find anywhere else. RARE! Vintage Ceramic Scandinavian Folk Art Lady Head Vase Gemma Taccogna Style Vintage Lady Head Vase. Hard to Find Velco 6 3/4 inch Head Vase w/Manicured Hand and “Pearl” Earrings Miniature Vintage Ceramic Head Vase Original Jewelry!

Is there such a thing as a head vase?

It’s not a pin-up calendar or movie magazine cover that draws this comparison, but an elaborately styled “head” vase instead. These distinctive figural vases adored by many “head hunters” today did indeed hold flowers at one point. Florists sold artfully arranged bouquets in these fancy wares.

How long does it take to ship a vintage head vase?

Usually ships within 3 to 5 weeks. . Usually ships within 3 to 5 weeks. UHBGT Creative Resin Flower Pot, Vintage Artistic Portrait Sculpture Plant Pot Head Vase Planter Large Decorative Modern Head Planter Face Vase for Home Office Garden Decoration.

How big is a VELCO Lady head vase?

Vintage Lady Head Vase. Hard to Find Velco 6 3/4 inch Head Vase w/Manicured Hand and “Pearl” Earrings Miniature Vintage Ceramic Head Vase Original Jewelry!

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