Collectible
Vintage NICODEMUS POTTERY “Blue Box” Ashtray
Dated vintage to 1940, this rare ashtray by Nicodemus Pottery was originally created for Blue Box Corrugated in Columbus, Ohio as a piece of fine advertising. This ceramic ashtray is glazed in glossy, translucent tones of rust and light blue and has been stamped and stickered with Nicodemus’ studio insignia, ensuring its authenticity.
About the Artist:
Chester Nicodemus (1901-1990) was a Columbus, Ohio potter, sculptor, and teacher known for his small clay birds, as well as other wildlife, teapots and pitchers. His pieces are recognizable as being produced with variously colored translucent glazes, which enhanced the redness of the high iron content of Ohio clay to create a russet brown undertone. Nicodemus earned a degree from Cleveland Art School and then went on to teach at Dayton Art School and Wittenberg College. In 1932, he became dean at the Columbus College of Art and Design and later taught at The Ohio State University and served as president of the Columbus Art League. All of Nicodemus' molds and glazes were destroyed upon his death at his request.
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French Art Deco Vase Attributed to MAURICE MODEL
This French Art Deco glass vase has an opaque blue-green jade color with leafy vines incised into the rounded body beneath the narrow mouth. Attributed to Art Deco glassmaker Maurice Model, who ceased operations after his studio was collateral damage in a World War II bombing, only 9 years after opening. Faint signature on bottom.
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Vintage ROOKWOOD Ceramic Elephant in Ivory Glaze
This ceramic figure by Rookwood Pottery of Cincinnati, Ohio is dated vintage circa 1936 and depicts a majestic elephant that rests on a square, sculpted base. Detailed on its underside with a maker’s mark for authenticity, this figure is covered in a pale ivory glaze and would make for a charming paperweight, bookend, or simplified piece of stand-alone décor.
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BACCARAT Haute Couture Diadem Decanter No. 11/18
This Diadem decanter from the Haute Couture collection by Baccarat offers a true gem to the tabletop décor arrangement and is sure to dazzle at sumptuous receptions and grand dinner parties. Based on an original design first presented at the International Exhibition of Eastern France in 1909, this decanter’s bold shapes and lines compose a richly carved belly in the shape of a crown with cut rosette decorations embodying the absolute elegance of Baccarat’s art of living. Etched and numbered 11/18 on its underside to guarantee authenticity.
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Rare BACCARAT Blue Cut to Clear Mandolin Decanter
Based on an original design once owned by Tzar Nicholas II of Russia, this mandolin decanter by Baccarat is crafted with cobalt blue and clear glass for a decadent addition to the glassware of the home. This decanter was limited to an edition of 125 and features a faceted, squatted body, a flanged neck, and an octagonal disc stopper; etched with the Baccarat insignia for authenticity.
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UNOAERRE Sterling French Soldier Figurine
Cast in sterling, this figurine by UnoAErre Italia depicts a highly detailed rendering of a French soldier from the Napoleonic era. The soldier, regally dressed with a tall, feathered cap, holds a bannered bugle in his hand, a sheathed sword jutting from his hip. A collector’s item, this delicate little figurine is stamped with a maker’s mark along the back of its rectangular base.
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Antique HENRY CHARLES FREEMAN LTD. Calling Card Case
Dated to 1897, this antique calling card case from the Henry Charles Freeman Limited Company has a fanciful design and is decorated throughout with scrolling vine details; a portrait of a horse peeking out from a small vignette on the case’s front. This case was traditionally used to store calling cards (a practice common in 18th century Europe) and was meant to be carried in the waistcoat pocket of a gentleman’s jacket. Stamped with a maker’s mark under the hinged lid, this card case offers a delightful piece of bygone décor to be added to the home or sprawling collection.
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Antique F. BUSHELL Sterling Cigarette Case
Crafted in sterling silver, this cigarette case by F. Bushell Sterling is dated antique to 1920 and features a classical aesthetic inundated with etched acanthus designs that adorn its face. This tin was traditionally used to store men’s cigarettes in the lining of a coat pocket, and features a hinged design, opening to reveal an aged, tarnished interior that details its significant history. Stamped with a maker’s mark on the interior of the tin, this piece of dated décor offers a collectible find from a bygone era.
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Vintage VERVE Magazine No. 4 Circa 1939
Copy of the fourth issue of Verve, a modernist Parisian art magazine published by Teriade between 1937 and 1960. First published in 1937, Verve was a magazine that attracted artists such as Henri Matisse to create cover art for the publication and included James Joyce and Ernest Hemingway as early contributors. Featuring a cover by Georges Rouault, this rare piece of literature is typically only found through European antique dealers
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Glass Sculpture Head with Silver Leaf in Style of KOSTA BODA
Glass sculpture of a head in the style of Kosta Boda has primitive style elevated by silver leaf with red and gold streaking the eyes. A flat back and base makes this piece easy to display.
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