Showing posts with label porcelain collectibles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label porcelain collectibles. Show all posts

Friday, October 03, 2014

Royal Haeger Pottery and Collectibles

In the spotlight you will find Royal Haeger Pottery and Collectibles. Beautiful Ceramics and Collectibles made in USA! Royal Haeger in association with Haeger Potteries have created some of the most beautiful ceramics and collectibles that are made in the USA! If you are looking for a line of made in the USA ceramics and pottery, allow me to introduce you to this fabulous American brand.

the house of haeger collectibles book cover
In the line from Haeger Potteries along with the renowned Royal Haeger, you can find stylish planters, vases, pitchers, lamps, candlesticks, centerpieces, and figurines. A specialty of theirs is ebony gloss ceramic wild animals.

I've personally got my eye on the beautiful black cat figurines as I already have two of them and am hoping to see more in that line to add to our home's collection.

My grandmother Julia Nagy had one of the black panther cats that sat on her fireplace mantel. Now, I too have one of those on my fireplace mantel! The black panther complements the black cat of Linda LeKinff's Ellen artwork.

You can also find some Royal Haeger by Royal Hickman U.S.A. collectibles that were produced from 1938-1944 while Royal Hickman was the designer in house. Got to have this book! The House of Haeger, 1944-1969: The Post-War Era.

Allow me to introduce you to this brand of beautiful ceramics and collectibles that are made in the USA!

Photo Credit: The House of Haeger, 1944-1969: The Post-War Era.

The Royal Haeger Poll
Please answer our question about this brand! Are you familiar with this line?
  1. Yes I know of it and have some of their collectibles!
  2. I am familiar but do not own any pieces.
  3. Not sure if I have heard of them - sounds familiar.
  4. I am just learning about this collectibles brand.

The Royal Haeger Black Panther of JaguarJulie
That's the cat on my fireplace mantel between a couple of Marjolein Bastin JOYs and beneath the art of Linda LeKinff!

black panther of royal haeger on jaguarjulie's fireplace mantel
black panther of Royal Haeger on JaguarJulie's fireplace mantel

You can see my black panther on top of my fireplace mantel. I learned about Royal Haeger originally from my grandma, Julia Nagy. Grandma's black panther sat on her fireside mantel In her Cleveland, Ohio home, she had many ceramic and pottery collectibles from Haeger Potteries.

It was grandma's ceramic black panther that made an impression on me. I'm thinking my grandma bought her black panther from a local department store. You know, there wasn't shopping online way back then.

I am pretty sure that one of my sisters claimed this figurine when grandma died. It was such a precious memory to me that I had to go out and buy my very own!

Do you know that Royal Haeger, along with Haeger Potteries, has been in operation since 1871? They are headquartered in the Midwest, northwest of Chicago, on the clay-rich banks of the Fox River. "As America's oldest and largest producer of pottery, Haeger is renowned for gorgeous glazes, the result of over four generations of development by expert craftsmen."

Perhaps you would like the Haeger Potteries Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture for yourself.

This beautiful ceramic sculpture, in an ebony glaze, of a stylized stalking panther has been a company signature piece for years. It measures a commanding size of 24 inches wide by 5 inches high by 4 inches deep. I bought mine from Amazon on August 1, 2009. I love it so much that I wouldn't mind having a second one for my home!

A Video Introducing You to the Line of Haeger Potteries



If you are a Royal Haeger collector, you will enjoy The House of Haeger, 1914-1944: The Revitalization of American Art Pottery.

It is a Schiffer Book for Collectors by Joe Paradis and Joyce Paradis.

Why buy this book? You get stunning images, thorough research, and exclusive material for starters.

If you are a Royal Haeger collector, you will appreciate the three illustrated price guides, a look at Haeger's early artware production, and profiles of four of the companies' lead designers.

Royal Haeger Pottery Info
Get It From the Source! - Be sure to take some time to check out these links.
royal haeger royal hickman graybox
Items produced during Hickman's tenure, 1938-1944,
are marked "Royal Haeger by Royal Hickman U.S.A."

The House of Haeger, 1944-1969

If you are into Royal Haeger and Haeger Potteries, you will want to follow the history of the company's collectible ceramic artware during the post World War II years.

The House of Haeger, 1944-1969: The Post-War Era is another Schiffer Book for Collectors by Joe Paradis and Joyce Paradis.

This is a companion piece to follow the history of the company. You get over 370 incredible photos documenting Haeger's production of collectibles during this recovery period.

Beautiful Ebony Cat Sitting on My Dresser

royal haeger black sitting cat porcelain figurine
Royal Haeger black sitting cat porcelain figurine

This is my second favorite Royal Haeger piece! Ah, it is a very regal feline figurine! This majestic ceramic cat, from Haeger Potteries, sits in my front artsy room that I painted with Sherwin-Williams Forget Me Not purple.

You get a little glimpse of the magnificent dresser on which it sits. In that room, I also have a lighted curio cabinet which houses my Hungarian porcelain collectibles.

Perhaps you'd like one of these black cats for yourself? The Haeger Potteries Sitting Cat Ceramic Sculpture is exquisite! I actually bought mine through Amazon on June 8, 2010. What was so impressive is how it was packaged. The porcelain cat was shrink-wrapped tightly to an inner carton within a larger outer box. There was no way it could be damaged in transport!

If you love cats like I do, you will love this sleek ebony glaze ceramic sculpture. They have stylized a cat and presented it in a sitting position. It is a bigger sculpture measuring 13 inches wide by 9 inches high by 7 inches deep.

Haeger Potteries through the Years

To finish off your library of information on Haeger Potteries, you'll want to add this book, Haeger Potteries Through the Years: A Price Guide.

You get to see some of the designers from Royal Hickman, including Brastoff and Martin Stangl. The important ceramic collectibles -- planters, vases, cookie jars, pitchers, and lamps -- are included. Plus you get the rich history of Royal Haeger, Flowerware, Studio Haeger and other lines.

This 376 page hardback book also includes original catalog pages along with a price guide from 2002-2003.

The Lamps of Royal Haeger

It is pretty cool to see what you can find on eBay when searching Royal Haeger, Royal Hickman, and Haeger Potteries.

You get a look at the rich history of ceramic collectibles from this American company. For example, LAMPS! You can find some incredible vintage, mid-century modern lamps that will wow you.

Pottery Pitchers

This company has obviously had some brilliant ceramic designers throughout their long history. If you want a lot of style, look for the various pottery pitchers produced through the years. It is tough to find newly produced comparables.

Try a search on eBay and see what you can find. You may find a sleekly designed pitcher that demonstrates the artful style of Haeger Potteries ... and find that you cannot live without it!!

Do You Know Royal Haeger?

Perhaps you are new to the Royal Haeger line along with Haeger Potteries collectibles? If so, I'm glad that I could introduce you to this beautiful line of ceramics, pottery, and collectibles. Do you have a favorite item yet?

Do you have a question about a Royal Haeger item that you own? If I can't answer your question(s), perhaps one of our informed readers might know! It helps to be able to see a picture of the item -- have you uploaded that picture to your flickr album? Let me know where so that we can add that picture to our showcase!

History: Royal Haeger Pottery and Collectibles was originally created on Squidoo by JaguarJulie on July 30, 2009. On April 4, 2013 this lens earned the Purple Star Award for quality content. Highest lensrank ever achieved: #5,101 overall. Lens #468 in the quest for Giant Squid 500 Club.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Hollohaza Vintage Ducks Figurine

Check out this pair of quackers! It's a pair of adorable white ducks. The Hollohaza Vintage Ducks Figurine is quite sweet. You may think of these as two love birds or a couple of white geese. You can clearly see that these are a loving pair of birds! This would be a great gift for your love mate!

Hollohaza Vintage Ducks FigurineHollohaza Vintage Ducks Figurine
Hollohaza Vintage Ducks FigurineHollohaza Vintage Ducks Figurine

This porcelain figurines measures 4 inches by 3-3/4 inches at the widest.

Hollohaza Hungary Porcelain Marks:
Hollohaza Vintage Ducks Porcelain Marks

Image of a Green Fir Tree
Hollohaza
Hungary
1831
18

10

The porcelain marks are stamped in green on the bottom side of the base of the porcelain figurine. The number 10 is written in red.

When reading the "1831," some have mistakenly interpreted it to be "4834" because of the style of the "1."

This collectible was manufactured in the 1960s and is no longer being made. It is rather an antique! If you are interested in purchasing my porcelain figurine, leave me a comment expressing your interest.

It is item H959F and sells for $16.95 at Klugex.com as Vintage Hollohaza Pair of Duck Figurine. I searched all of eBay to find this item and found a listing which called these Vintage Hollohaza Art Deco Geese.

If you like this figurine, you'll surely want to check out these other Hungarian porcelain collectibles:

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PS Please do not steal my copyrighted images and written content. It is just not a cool thing to do. Get original and authentic ... photograph your own figurines!

Hollohaza Deco Cat Figurine

Want to see a cool cat? It is the Hollohaza Hungary Vintage Deco Cat Porcelain Figurine. I began collecting Hollohaza porcelain figurines over a decade ago. I've displayed several collectible porcelain figurines from my collection in this blog. Today, I am delighted to present this most popular item.

Hollohaza Hungary Vintage Deco Cat Porcelain FigurineHollohaza Hungary Vintage Deco Cat Porcelain Figurine
Hollohaza Hungary Vintage Deco Cat Porcelain FigurineHollohaza Hungary Vintage Deco Cat Porcelain Figurine

This cool cat figurine measures 3-1/2 inches by 2-5/8 inches at the widest. It's reportedly a creation of the 1960s. Wow, that rather makes it an antique too.

Hollohaza Hungary Porcelain Marks:

Hollohaza Hungary Vintage Deco Cat Porcelain Marks
Image of a Green Fir Tree
Hollohaza
Hungary
1831
2

The porcelain marks are stamped in green on the bottom side of the base of the porcelain figurine. When reading the "1831," some have mistakenly interpreted it to be "4834" because of the style of the "1."

This item has been discontinued and the factory is not making anymore of these.  If you are interested in purchasing my porcelain figurine, leave me a comment expressing your interest.

You can find this adorable collectible at Klugex as Vintage Hollohaza Deco Cat Figurine, item H966D for $49.95. I've also found a few at eBay selling for $50.00 to $65.00.

Have you seen the other adorable cat figurine? It's Zsolnay Hungary Eosin Cat Porcelain Figurine. That cat is another deco cat, but in green and rather art nouveau. Check out the Cat Porcelain Figurines on Amazon!

If you like this figurine, you'll surely appreciate these Hungarian porcelain collectibles:
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PS Please do not steal my copyrighted images and written content. It is just not a cool thing to do. Get original and authentic ... photograph your own figurines!

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Zsolnay Hungary Eosin Cat Porcelain Figurine

One of my favorite cat figurines from my porcelain collection is the Zsolnay Hungary Eosin Cat Porcelain Figurine. It is an art deco piece with the beautiful iridescent green eosin glaze.

Zsolnay Hungary Eosin Cat Porcelain FigurineZsolnay Hungary Eosin Cat Porcelain Figurine
Zsolnay Hungary Eosin Cat Porcelain FigurineZsolnay Hungary Eosin Cat Porcelain Figurine

What is so special about this cat figurine, other than the eosin process, are the cutouts. Take a closer look at the pictures and you can see from the side views the cutout details. The prominent colors are green with gold and a hint of blue iridescence. It measures 9-1/4 inches by 2-3/8 inches by 1-7/8 inches.

Zsolnay Hungary Eosin Cat Porcelain Figurine Closeup

Zsolnay Porcelain Marks
Zsolnay Hungary Eosin Cat Porcelain Figurine Marks

Zsolnay
Hungary
Image of the Zsolnay Building
Jubileum
150

The porcelain marks are inside the base of the figurine. They are stamped in a goldish iridescent color. This is a pretty difficult picture to capture as the marks are viewable as you gently move the base back and forth to view. Look closely at the bottom center of the opening.

You can find this beautiful figurine for sale at Klugex.com as Zsolnay Eosin Deco Cat Figurine. It is item #ZS5066 and sells for $74.95. I found only one of these in the green eosin glaze being offered on eBay. That listing was for a bit more i.e. $97.95.

About Zsolnay Eosin

In 1853, the Zsolnay factory was established in Pécs, Hungary by by Miklós Zsolnay. The process of producing porcelain made of eosin was introduced forty years later, in 1893. The origin of the term eosin comes from the Greek eos which means flush of dawn. The first eosin pieces produced bore a red iridescence, with other colors to follow. Many art nouveau artists used the eosin process for their pieces.

Zsolnay Books:
  • Zsolnay Ceramics: Collecting a Culture (Schiffer Book for Collectors) - Zsolnay ceramic art from Hungary, featuring over 400 color photographs, covers the three main periods of Zsolnay production.
  • Hungarian Ceramics from the Zsolnay Manufactory, 1853-2001 - There are photographs of some 200 objects and designs as well as a selection of 50 archival photographs from throughout the manufactory's years of production.
  • Zsolnay Art Pottery | The Gyugyi Collection - This hardcover book is both a catalog and a scholarly guide. A great gift for Art Nouveau and decorative art lovers.
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I've written about other Hungarian porcelain collectibles which are pretty special:
PS Please do not steal my copyrighted images and written content. It is just not a cool thing to do. Get original and authentic ... photograph your own figurines!

Friday, August 16, 2013

Hollohaza Hungarian Porcelain 1777 Woman

Another of my prized collectibles is a Hollohaza Hungarian porcelain figurine of a female kneeling. I previously wrote about my Hollohaza Hungarian Porcelain 1831 Seamstress. In my collection of Hollohaza, this is the largest piece. It was a gift from my now ex-husband. He saw what a large collection I had of Hungarian Hollohaza porcelain. He selected this majestic figurine as a birthday gift. I was pleasantly surprised.

In my opinion, he did a fine job of selecting such a beautiful collectible piece.

Hollohaza Hungarian Porcelain 1777 Female FigurineHollohaza Hungarian Porcelain 1777 Female Figurine
Hollohaza Hungarian Porcelain 1777 Female FigurineHollohaza Hungarian Porcelain 1777 Female Figurine
This incredible porcelain figurine is made in Hungary. It measures approximately 12 inches tall and 4-1/2 inches wide at the right knee. The base measures 4 inches by 3-1/2 inches. The figurine is in delicate white porcelain kneeling upon a pale yellow throw. She is captured in looking like she might be preparing for a bath or a dip in the pool. Her hair is a light brown and pulled back. She has painted eyebrows and lips.

Hollohaza Hungary Porcelain Marks:

Hollohaza Hungarian Porcelain 1777 Female Figurine Marks
Image of a winged bird within a wreath
1777
Hollohaza
Hungary
Handpainted

35

The porcelain marks are stamped in dark navy blue on the bottom side of the base of the porcelain figurine. I think the bird is like a regal firebird. The number 35 is written in black. On the other Hollohaza figurine, the words "kézzel festett" appear instead of "Handpainted."

Hollohaza collectibles date back many years. The 1777 signifies the year the glass works manufacturing was established. The Hollohaza Porcelain Manufactory Co., Ltd. is located in the same location. Learn a little more about the history of Hollohaza.

Close-Up View:

Hollohaza Hungarian Porcelain 1777 Female Figurine Close-upHollohaza Hungarian Porcelain 1777 Female Figurine Close-upHollohaza Hungarian Porcelain 1777 Female Figurine Close-up

If you are interested in purchasing my porcelain figurine, leave me a comment expressing your interest.

P.S. You can find this item at Klugex.com! It is listed as Large Hungarian Kneeling Woman Figurine by Hollohaza, Item 838-2801. It is currently on sale for only $69.95. That is a real deal. I found several of this figurine on eBay listed at a variety of prices from around $100 to $165. You could expect to pay $200 for this beautiful figurine.

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PS Please do not steal my copyrighted images and written content. It is just not a cool thing to do. Get original and authentic ... photograph your own figurines!

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Hollohaza Hungarian Porcelain 1831 Seamstress

One of my prized collectibles is a Hollohaza Hungarian porcelain figurine of a seamstress in a traditional folk costume. This female figurine is so special that it deems its own blog post!

Hollohaza Hungarian Porcelain 1831 SeamstressHollohaza Hungarian Porcelain 1831 Seamstress
Hollohaza Hungarian Porcelain 1831 SeamstressHollohaza Hungarian Porcelain 1831 Seamstress

This exquisite porcelain figurine is made in Hungary. It measures approximately 9 inches tall and 3-1/2 inches wide at its base. The seamstress is dressed in the prettiest folk costume that has an array of colors including black, blue, green, red, teal, white and yellow. She is captured in between her embroidery with her work that sits on her lap. There is an incredible amount of hand-painted detail.

Hollohaza Hungarian Porcelain 1831 Seamstress Markings

Hollohaza Hungary Porcelain Marks:

Image of a Green Fir Tree
Hollohaza
Hungary
1831
11
kézzel festett

63

The porcelain marks are stamped in green on the bottom side of the base of the porcelain figurine. The number 63 is written in black.

When reading the "1831," some have mistakenly interpreted it to be "4834" because of the style of the "1." The words "kézzel festett" are Hungarian for hand-painted. This figurine is item #8065-2081 and sells for $129.95 at Klugex.com.

Close-Up View:

Hollohaza Hungarian Porcelain 1831 Seamstress Close-UpHollohaza Hungarian Porcelain 1831 Seamstress Close-Up

If you are interested in purchasing my porcelain figurine, leave me a comment expressing your interest.

P.S. You can find this Hollohaza Hungarian porcelain figurine on eBay and at Klugex.com. Searching on eBay, I actually found a few of this very item! The eBay listings were priced from $50 to $100 with up to $30 for shipping. I'm happy to see that so many people appreciate this type of collectible!

I have another female Hollohaza porcelain figurine that is kneeling. It is also quite special. Over the years, I have also collected several other Hollohaza porcelain figurines. Look for those porcelain collectibles in future blog posts!

What about Hollohaza? The town of Hollóháza is located in the Zemplén Hills, near Hungary's northeastern border with Slovakia. In 1831, the Hollóháza Porcelain Factory was established there.

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PS Please do not steal my copyrighted images and written content. It is just not a cool thing to do. Get original and authentic ... photograph your own figurines!