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Rare Vintage NICODEMUS Blue Box Advertising Ashtray Circa 1950

$235.00

Dated vintage, circa 1950
Promotional ashtray advertising Columbus, Ohio business Blue Box by Nicodemus Pottery
Artfully shaped with a teal and brown glaze
Blue Box logo on underside- Nicodemus seldom signed Blue Box pieces

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 Ohio State University and served as president of the Columbus Art League. All of Nicodemus's molds and glazes were destroyed upon his death at his request. This ash tray is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.

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NICODEMUS POTTERY “Mrs. Duck” Figure Circa 1960

$265.00

Dated vintage, circa 1960
“Mrs. Duck” figure by Nicodemus Pottery
Matte black glaze with yellow-orange beak
Signed on underside, with maker’s label

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 Ohio State University and served as president of the Columbus Art League. All of Nicodemus's molds and glazes were destroyed upon his death at his request. This figure is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.

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NICODEMUS POTTERY Tall “Mr. Duck” Figure Circa 1960

$265.00

Dated vintage, circa 1960
“Mr. Duck” tall figure by Nicodemus Pottery
Matte black glaze with yellow-orange beak
Signed on underside, with maker’s label

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 Ohio State University and served as president of the Columbus Art League. All of Nicodemus's molds and glazes were destroyed upon his death at his request. This figure is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.

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Vintage ARTHUR UMANOFF Iron and Leather Tabletop Wine Rack Circa 1970

$295.00

Dated vintage, circa 1970
By American industrial designer Arthur Umanoff (1923-1985)
Six bottle wine rack made from wrought iron frame with leather straps
Size suitable for tabletop display

This wine rack is amongst hundreds of pieces of decor that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.

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