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Title: Vintage female busts?
Post by: UndeadHelloKitty on August 12, 2012, 08:28:09 PM: I first saw these in an antique shop earlier this week, then again in the picture below yesterday. Today I saw them in an episode of Hoarders. Does anyone know what they are called or the designer/maker? I've tried doing a few internet searches and came up with other vintage looking busts, but not quite like these.

(http://i46.tinypic.com/33zeloz.jpg)

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Vintage female busts?
Post by: KC on August 12, 2012, 09:04:47 PM: Are you talking about the head vases in the window?
Title: Re: Vintage female busts?
Post by: fancypants on August 12, 2012, 11:14:27 PM: Think that you're correct there , KC .....
esp. since the model depicted is not of the vintage variety !
:D
Title: Re: Vintage female busts?
Post by: sapphire on August 13, 2012, 05:30:15 AM: HelloKitty you might find this site helpful........

http://www.headvasemuseum.com/html/contents/contents_frame.html

With the drop down menu you can view examples of head vases by manufacturer.

In the turquoise bar just above the drop down you'll see 'History of Headvases' then 'Manufacturers'. If you can find a sticker or mark you should be able to match it up to a manufacturer there, then do a search for a specific vase name/figure using the drop down menu.

Hope this helps a bit ;)
Title: Re: Vintage female busts?
Post by: mart on August 13, 2012, 09:07:20 AM: Head vases are selling pretty well in todays market !! My mother collected them !!
Title: Re: Vintage female busts?
Post by: KC on August 13, 2012, 11:05:40 AM: Depending on maker, size, style and condition - they range in prices. I have a collection from my great g-mothers, g-mothers and mom. However, mine are all dated/stamped and the larger ones which average $95 ea.
Title: Re: Vintage female busts?
Post by: mart on August 13, 2012, 12:29:24 PM: I have sold them anywhere from $30. to $100.+ !!
Title: Re: Vintage female busts?
Post by: UndeadHelloKitty on August 13, 2012, 12:53:51 PM: Sorry, yes I meant the figures in the windowsill. I thought I posted that, though I see I missed it.

Thank you for the replies so far. After searching for 'head vase' I've found much more similar pieces to what I've seen.
Title: Re: Vintage female busts?
Post by: bbc-antiques.co.uk on August 13, 2012, 01:26:16 PM: try Goldshider regards Martin
Title: Re: Vintage female busts?
Post by: ghopper1924 on August 13, 2012, 07:37:26 PM: I keep thinking of Lucy Ricardo.
Title: Re: Vintage female busts?
Post by: mart on August 14, 2012, 07:07:52 AM: Yep !! Thats the era !!
Title: Re: Vintage female busts?
Post by: KC on August 14, 2012, 09:01:41 AM: Yes. The more collectible ones of are Jackie Kennedy, Marilyn M. and yes, Lucille Ball!

The Encyclopedia of Head Vases by Kathleen Cole for Schiffer Publishing is a great resource if you want to start collecting them There is even a Head Hunters Newletter: Maddy Gordon's Head Hunters Newsletter at P.O. Box 83H, Scarsdale, NY 10583; annual fee of $24.
Title: Re: Vintage female busts?
Post by: ghopper1924 on August 14, 2012, 09:06:55 AM: Ha! A collector's group for everything. I love it!
Title: Re: Vintage female busts?
Post by: KC on August 14, 2012, 09:29:08 AM: ghopper, there are some serious Head Hunters out there. I literally had one dive in front of me to get to a head vase once when I browsing in a second hand store, had another ask to have one I was holding, etc..... I think it is because of a relationship they had with family that had them originally...and then they are small/compact and rather pleasant to view! A piece of women's history that has continued to remain popular!