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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.  

NICODEMUS POTTERY “Ohio” Ashtray

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This ashtray by Nicodemus Pottery adds a perfect, homespun piece of décor to the home, depicting a rounded vessel with “Ohio” stamped into its center, written in thin block lettering. This ceramic ashtray is glazed in glossy, translucent tones of rust and white and has been stamped with Nicodemus’ studio insignia on its underside, 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. This ashtray is amongst hundreds of pieces of décor that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.  

NICODEMUS POTTERY “Pine Foliage” Ornament

$125.00
This ceramic ornament by Nicodemus Pottery depicts a small twig of pine foliage, suggesting a subtle holiday message for the Christmas season. A lasting figure in the Columbus art scene, Chester Nicodemus (1901-1990) imbues a quaint and homespun quality onto this ornament, making it the perfect addition to the crafty Christmas tree or holiday décor arrangement. This ceramic ornament is glazed in glossy, translucent tones of green and white and has been stamped with Nicodemus’ studio insignia en verso, 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. This ornament is amongst hundreds of pieces of décor that are available at our location in Columbus, Ohio! Come in today and see the full collection.  

Vintage ROOKWOOD Ceramic Elephant in Ivory Glaze

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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. This ceramic elephant is amongst hundreds of pieces of décor that are available at our location in Grandview! Come in today and see the full collection.