A guide to various types of head vases.

Lady head vases, manufactured from the 1950s to the mid-1960s were sold by florists and are popular collectibles today. The vases were made of semi-porcelain and the vast majority were produced in Japan, but occasionally one marked USA can be found. This book has over 300 charming lady head vases illustrated in color, collecting tips and price guide.

Enesco*r is one of the oldest importing companies in the United States, with a history dating back to the late 1800s. This book features a huge array of Enesco's gift, collectible, and decorative items, including figurines, planters, kitchenware, bells, banks, and head vases -- all shown with current market values. Included are early lines like Beaver Dam*r, Dearie is Weary*r, and Golden Girls*r, plus contemporary favorites like Country Cousins*r, Human Beans*r, and Precious Moments*r. Over 1,500 items illustrated.

Head vases, developed for the florist industry in the twentieth century, and now an increasingly popular collectible, were made in a variety of sizes and styles. The Encyclopedia of Head Vases provides a broad perspective on vases available, placing special emphasis on those heads which had not previously been pictured in a book. Almost 1,000 color photographs and captions identifying size and marks of 1309 heads make identification easy. Special chapters on the popular Betty Lou Nichols heads, Christmas heads, wall pockets, and related collectibles, along with a current price guide will make this book and important reference for collectors and dealers.

Napco*t (National Potteries Corporation) ceramic animal figures, birthday sets, decorative items, kitchenware, figurines, planters, and head vases of the 1950s and 1960s, from all the Napco lines including their sister company Inarco, are studied here. There is a directory of major importing companies, over 1,000 color photos, and a price guide.