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Title: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: valhom on August 17, 2016, 05:38:28 PM
All weigh approx. 12 oz. a piece. All measure approx. 5" up and down. What are these worth. you think? And have you guys seen any like these similar? Thank you. ;)
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men;s Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: valhom on August 17, 2016, 05:40:24 PM
back sides
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: mart on August 17, 2016, 06:14:01 PM
Plaster crafts were big in the 60`s !!  You could buy the molds for $.98 and pour and paint your own !!  I think thats what these are !! 
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: ghopper1924 on August 17, 2016, 07:06:03 PM
It seems reasonable enough for a karma point!
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: KC on August 17, 2016, 09:47:24 PM
I believe if you search "Bosson Chalkware Heads" (made in England) you will see one of your heads!  They made all kinds of these in England.  Some heads bring a higher price than others!

Not saying yours are original (can't tell from your pictures) but it seems they are like others.  Do believe your s have been repainted by owners. 

Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: mart on August 18, 2016, 07:34:23 AM
I think all the original Bosson heads had an impressed mark on back !!
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: ghopper1924 on August 18, 2016, 07:42:45 AM
If these are knockoffs, it's hard to believe that anyone would copy something that's only worth about $10.00 or so to begin with. So: copies=$0.00. Genuine=maybe $10.00 more or less.
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: jacon4 on August 18, 2016, 07:49:23 AM
If these are knockoffs, it's hard to believe that anyone would copy something that's only worth about $10.00 or so to begin with.

LOL, god almighty! that is 2 hard to believe stories already today and it's just 9.48 a.m. EST!
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: mart on August 18, 2016, 10:25:25 AM
Not knockoffs !!  Back in the 60`s these and other things were hobby crafts !!  I did birds and horses but there were molds for many things !!  Even those plaster wall  plaques that show up here on occasion !!  Gold spray paint was a big seller back then !! Then a little stain on top and a light rub and instant antique !!  Or at least antique look !!
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: jacon4 on August 18, 2016, 10:30:51 AM
Not knockoffs !!

Yep, although i have no clue about these objects, I am goin with the old woman on this one! :)
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: ghopper1924 on August 18, 2016, 10:34:06 AM
I think all the original Bosson heads had an impressed mark on back !!

Ah, since these don't have impressed marks, I figured you meant that they must be knockoffs.
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: mart on August 18, 2016, 10:50:46 AM
No,, they were never meant to deceive !!  Just meant to keep the housewife happy making something to decorate her home with !!   Remember not everyone could sew or crochet !!  Thats when there were housewives and homemakers !!
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: ghopper1924 on August 18, 2016, 12:02:17 PM
What are these "housewives" and "homemakers" of which you speak? The words roll strangely off my tongue.... ;)
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: jacon4 on August 18, 2016, 12:15:44 PM
What are these "housewives" and "homemakers" of which you speak

It's a MYTH! like unicorns! We made a BIG mistake in the 18th century when we let women get off their stools and sit in chairs for the first time in history! Been goin downhill ever since! BAM!
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: ghopper1924 on August 18, 2016, 12:35:25 PM
Yes, we need to teach women to sit on their own stools!
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: mart on August 18, 2016, 03:02:46 PM
LOL !!  Oh,, the hole just keeps getting deeper for you two !!
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: jacon4 on August 18, 2016, 03:47:09 PM
                                                                                 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

96 years ago today, the 19th Amendment was passed, giving women the right to vote.
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: valhom on August 18, 2016, 08:29:15 PM
I gave everyone who chimed in an applaud point. thank you.
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: KC on August 18, 2016, 09:57:54 PM
Thank you valhoum.  Hope we helped out some!

No comment on some of the remarks...and I bet Martha is moving swiftly around her home!  :)  LOL
I do appreciate the right to vote - So this year I am voting for Pat Paulson again!  :)  The best choice!
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: jacon4 on August 19, 2016, 02:36:40 AM
Hey THANKS! valhom. I wasn't any help on your object but i think Mart pretty much nailed what it was.
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: mart on August 19, 2016, 07:24:43 AM
Thanks as well,, !!
Couldn`t think of a catty retort to Jacon4`s revelation that we are now allowed to vote without getting political,,so figured I would keep my mouth shut !!  But don`t get used to it !!  :D
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: ghopper1924 on August 19, 2016, 07:51:04 AM
Thanks to YOU, Valhom. And a point to you for your generosity!
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: jacon4 on August 19, 2016, 08:10:22 AM
so figured I would keep my mouth shut !!

It's a miracle? BAM!
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: mart on August 19, 2016, 11:52:23 AM
Sure is !!
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: jacon4 on August 19, 2016, 12:08:16 PM
Sure is !!

I know that's right!
Title: Re: Vintage 3-Piece Plaster/Chalkware? Men's Faces/Heads Wall Hangings
Post by: KC on August 19, 2016, 04:24:44 PM
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