Hilkka-Liisa Ahola Decorative Objects

A pair of Art Nouveau or Secessionist WMF 'Britannia metal' (pewter) and silver plate candle holders. Both marked to the interior of the base 'WMFB' and 'OX'. This finish was used be...

Pair of Ceramic Birds Candlesticks - Candle Holders - Japanese Pottery 1970s Charming pair of bird-shaped ceramic candlesticks. Japanese 1970s pottery. Each candlestick is hand-cr...

A most charming pair of handmade Bohemian artisan-crafted polychrome decorated ceramic pottery candlesticks. Hand-crafted in the early 20th century, Czech Republic (Bohemia), the handmade ceramic candle holders executed in traditional Boho taste, with a reddish orange molten ground, richly detailed throughout with vibrant hand painted floral motifs, having bright colorful hues and hints of various colors including lemon, lime, lavender, cobalt, and sky blue. Signed underfoot; the circular base underside with beautifully aged craquelure, stamped and marked numbering, and stamped with the importers Coronet trademark, which is a stamp of a crown inside a laurel wreath. Above the crown is written "Trademark" and below the Crown "Coronet." This trademark was registered to George Borgfeldt & Co., a major U.S. importer located in New York City. circa 1920; Czechoslovakia. Dimensions (approx): Each 4.5" Diameter, 2.25" High Wonderful example of simplistic Bohemian pottery...

MARKINGS Each candle holder is fully marked on the bottom, including date XX (ca. 1920) and model number (2304). ROOCKWOOD POTTERY Roockwood is the synonym of the American Art Pottery. Founded on Thanksgiving Day in 1880 by Maria Longworth Storer, Rookwood made history – the first large manufacturing enterprise founded and owned by a woman in the United States and launching the art pottery movement in America. Within a decade, Rookwood pottery gained international acclaim, rivaling European and Asian firms that had been in existence for hundreds or thousands of years. Maria Longworth Nicholas, was the daughter of a wealthy art collector, she was inspired by Japanese pottery. When she discussed her desire to create fine pottery with her father, he provided the means and environment that allowed her to pursue her creative passions. And although it may have started as a hobby, the talented Maria quickly managed to establish Rookwood pottery as a quality producer of fine ceramic art potter. She setup the Rookwood company, hired artists like Japanese artist Kataro Shirayamadani who came to work for the company in 1887, and talented art students and encouraged them to use their creativity to experiment and create unique pottery pieces. Almost every piece designed by these artists sold for hundreds of dollars, and today they are regarded as highly collectible. A Rookwood piece by Japanese artist Kataro Shirayamadani sold for $198,000 in 1991. He was a Rookwood artist from 1887 until 1948. The Rookwood airbrush, called the mouth atomizer, was developed by Rookwood to apply glazes in an innovative way. The technique helped the company develop its own individual look. The atomizer helped add the beautiful layers of color Rookwood is known for, and the technique is still used at the Rookwood pottery today. More well-known pottery manufacturers and recognized artists doubted this female led company would have what it takes to succeed, but much to their surprise Rookwood turned out to be one of the best. By combining extraordinary attention to detail and innovative design Maria Longworth Nicholas made Rookwood the standard for ceramic pottery manufacturers to aim for. Today antique and vintage Rookwood Pottery...

Pair of Organic Stoneware Candle Holders 1960s French Studio Pottery An attractive pair of studio pottery candle holders in ‘Grès Pyrité’ from 19...

This candle Holder; is a "photophore", it has been made in Italy around 1970, in art glass.

Folk Art Stone Candle Holder, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Materials: Stone Color: Beige Period: 1980s Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-...

A set of 2 mid century pottery candle holder designed by Alfred Knobler, made in Japan. Each in the shape of woman. Great Scandinavian style to the design with lovely speckled blue, ...

Vintage anthropomorphic ceramic candle holder has a hollow cylindrical body and a removable head; pierced eyes let the candle light through, creating an impression of an abstract hu...

Candle holder, Folk Art, when the candle is extinguished and closed, the figure is replaced and smoke comes out of the mouth. Carved wood, 1950. Measures: H: 15 cm, W: 12.5 cm, D: 6...

Production date unknown. Assumed 1950's. comprises of welded brass tube with 2 removable candle spouts for insertion of candles. No markings. Work would compliment a machine age or F...

Hilkka-Liisa Ahola (1920-2009) for Arabia. Vase in glazed ceramic with floral motif. 1960's. Measures: 30.5 x 15 cm. Stamped. In very good condition.