Sunday, February 27, 2011

AMPHORA POTTERY

I am so happy to put up a new post this evening with the help of Ray. I wanted to share with you all some of our collection of pottery made in Europe before W W I . In an area called Bohemia. They started the company around 1893 and lasted up until the second world war.

There are different types of this pottery that were made some made in molds and some hand done with applied decorations on them such as flowers and insects and some animals also. This young lady has two baskets filled with dried roses that Ray placed in them. I think they were roses I gave to him one day.


We collect the Art Nouveau pottery with the women and we have some with roses and leaves on them also. But tonight I will share some of women figurines. We like the pastel colors on this type of pottery.

This is a great Art Nouveau piece here it seems as if she is stepping out of the water Lily bud.

This one is a little girl with rabbits beneath her basket. I have heard that the company used to use mercury and arsenic for some of the glazes to get the colors.


This is one of my favorites in our collection. She is actually a candle stick and has remnants of wax in the petals above her head. I hope you enjoyed our collection today and Thank You all for stopping by. Until next time have a great week......Julian & Ray

To night I will be linking onto Vintage Thingie Thursday and also Vintage Inspiration Friday over at COMMON GROUND which is hosted by Debra and also FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE SHOW AND TELL FRIDAY I hope you enjoy all the other post you see .

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  1. MarthaFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    You have some great pieces!

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  2. Ann@A Sentimental LifeFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    all their faces seem to want to tell a story!

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  3. ornamentsbypinkFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    The candlestick is beautiful and I love the face on the first figurine. So sweet! Thanks for sharing! Mary

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  4. Richard CottrellFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Love your pottery, It has a style all of it's own. Richard at my old historic house

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  5. GaryFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Julian and Ray,
    What a wonderful collection, I have always found the facial expressions of Art Nouveau figures to impart a certain “I know a little secret” quality. Much likde the expression on the face of the “Grand Dame” in pictures three and four that you have posted. Thanks for sharing these beautiful works with us. – G

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  6. the old white houseMarch 1, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    YOu guys have the best collections! I love that first one, she is so sweet. xoxo

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  7. KathyMarch 1, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    These are quite amazing-wow! Amazed at how their made and their detail - love the history!
    Thank you for joining A Return to Loveliness - you've made it all the more special!
    God Bless,
    Kathy

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  8. Becca's DirtMarch 2, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Love your collection of pottery. I like your favorite and think it is mine too. Very unique in their colorings. Hope you both have a great day.

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  9. SherrieMarch 2, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    This is gorgeous pottery! That candlestick is breathtaking!

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  10. UnknownMarch 2, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Hi guys! I haven't dropped by in quite awhile. Shame on me! It looks like I have missed so many beautiful things. Your collection is wonderful.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Every collection you guys have is incredible. These are beautiful pieces! Happy VTT!

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  12. Pam KesslerMarch 3, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    The water lily piece is gorgeous. You two have the best taste.

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  13. Dee@FrenchBleuVintageMarch 3, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Hi Julian ~ such an amazing graceful collection. Thank you for sharing. Dee

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  14. Nancy's Daily DishMarch 3, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Your collection is stunning. The candle holder is over the top! I LOVE it!

    Nancy

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  15. lvroftiquesMarch 3, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    They're absolutely lovely! I'll try hard not to be envious *winks* Vanna

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  16. Debra@CommonGroundMarch 4, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    These are fabulous!!! I hope no children ever run through your house!!! LOL! You have things I've never seen before, just priceless. Thanks so much for coming to the party!
    hugs,
    Debra

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  17. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMarch 5, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!!! I have a bust of a girl that I found at a flea market that is marked Amphora on the bottom- I would love to know more about it! The look is very similar to some of your pieces, but it is not colorful - I love it- it is such a neat piece! Thanks for more info about Amphora and for sharing this at my party this week! Hugs, Courtney

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  18. Rose ~Victorian Rose ~March 5, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Yep...sure do LOVE our "stuff" don't we ?

    When we came home today..... I almost cried with happiness.. when I walked in the door..I love our home so very much. I thank God over and over for the happiness it brings us.

    You know what.... there are just TOO MANY BLOGS...too little time ....so many different "challanges" on so many blogs ...I just don't know which way to turn first. So I freeze !!!
    But it is the MOST fun going from link to link seeing what all EVERYONE ELSE has posted.

    Julian thanks for coming by..it's been a while since we have visited...appreciate your time.

    Rose

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  19. stefanieMarch 6, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    you have the most amazing collections!!!

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  20. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comMarch 10, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    You have a great collection. I love them all.

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  21. Gracie's CottageMarch 11, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Wow - great collections and I adore the pansies!

    Jan

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