Relpo MCM Vintage Lady Head Planter K1775M Ceramic Green Hat Glossy READ

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View Relpo MCM Vintage Lady Head Planter K1775M Ceramic Green Hat Glossy READ with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Preserving features like original pearl necklaces and delicate hand-painted manicures greatly enhances the desirability of these mid-century porcelain sculptures among modern collectors. This beautiful lady head vase was previously loved. She is missing her pearl earrings and the bow on her hat is broken. But her face and hands are so pretty. She reminds me of Lovie Howell. You know Mrs Howell from Gilligans Island. Fair condition. Head vases became exceptionally popular in the United States during the post-World War II era, capturing the public's imagination as charming and affordable decorative objects. Manufacturers primarily in Japan exported vast quantities of these ceramic busts, often distributing them through prominent American giftware importers and distributors like Relpo. These pieces typically depicted glamorous women adorned with faux pearls, real earrings, and intricate hats, reflecting the fashionable feminine ideals of the 1950s and 1960s. Over the decades, lady head vases transitioned from inexpensive dime-store novelties into cherished collectibles sought after by vintage enthusiasts. The Relpo company, known for its creative and whimsical ceramic designs, produced numerous cataloged models that collectors eagerly track today by their specific mold numbers. Preserving features like original pearl necklaces and delicate hand-painted manicures greatly enhances the desirability of these mid-century porcelain sculptures among modern collectors. Thanks for stopping by. 🐝 Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Decorative Pottery & Glassware › Planters. Brand: Relpo.

Shape

Lady Head

Color

Green, White

Material

Ceramic

MPN

K1775M

Item Length

5 in

Subject

Woman

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Relpo

Type

Planter

Era

Mid-Century Modern

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Item Height

5 in

Theme

Women

Style

Mid-Century Modern

Features

Vintage

Production Style

Art Pottery

Time Period Manufactured

1950-1959

Production Technique

Pottery

Backstamp

Printed

Finish

Glossy