Vintage female busts?

[UndeadHelloKitty]

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.



Thanks in advance!

[KC]

Are you talking about the head vases in the window?

[fancypants]

Think that you're correct there , KC .....
esp. since the model depicted is not of the vintage variety !
 

[sapphire]

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

[mart]

Head vases are selling pretty well in todays market !! My mother collected them !!

[KC]

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.

[mart]

I have sold them anywhere from $30. to $100.+ !!

[UndeadHelloKitty]

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.

[bbc-antiques.co.uk]

try Goldshider regards Martin

[ghopper1924]

I keep thinking of Lucy Ricardo.

[mart]

Yep !!  Thats the era !!

[KC]

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.

[ghopper1924]

Ha! A collector's group for everything. I love it!

[KC]

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!