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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.  

Antique F. BUSHELL Sterling Cigarette Case

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