A guide to various types of head vases.

Lady head vases, manufactured from the 1950s to the mid-1960s were sold by florists and are popular collectibles today. The vases were made of semi-porcelain and the vast majority were produced in Japan, but occasionally one marked USA can be found. This book has over 300 charming lady head vases illustrated in color, collecting tips and price guide.

Enesco*r is one of the oldest importing companies in the United States, with a history dating back to the late 1800s. This book features a huge array of Enesco's gift, collectible, and decorative items, including figurines, planters, kitchenware, bells, banks, and head vases -- all shown with current market values. Included are early lines like Beaver Dam*r, Dearie is Weary*r, and Golden Girls*r, plus contemporary favorites like Country Cousins*r, Human Beans*r, and Precious Moments*r. Over 1,500 items illustrated.

Ceramic giftware, widely used in the florist trade from 1940-1970, is now highly collectible. Posgay and Warner's definitive work shows more than 1,000 head vases in color and many others in black and white. The book includes advertising and catalog reprints, plus company histories of 36 firms associated with manufacturing and marketing this product. The authors give extensive coverage to Betty Lou Nichols Ceramics, the Enesco Corporation of Japan (22 catalog pages reprinted), and many other firms.

Napco*t (National Potteries Corporation) ceramic animal figures, birthday sets, decorative items, kitchenware, figurines, planters, and head vases of the 1950s and 1960s, from all the Napco lines including their sister company Inarco, are studied here. There is a directory of major importing companies, over 1,000 color photos, and a price guide.

Feminine, beautiful, and cool, ceramic lady head vases were originally sold by florists during the 1950s and early 1960s. Today, the vases are surprisingly valuable in the antique and collectibles market. In this expanded and updated edition, more than 1000 charming vases are illustrated in color, along with dimensions, manufacturer information, and current market values. Collecting tips will aid those new to the field; the beautiful pictures will delight anyone with an interest in the art form.