The Paul Morantz Collection

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From the estate of well-known Southern California attorney and investigative journalist Paul Morantz comes an incredible collection of original animation art, illustration art, pin-up art, vintage tin toys, Disneyana, ceramics, and more. With over 1000 items, this collection contains something for the collector in all of us and is not to be missed. You won't want to miss this incredible auction.
All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 21% Buyer's Premium for all lots.
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A Collection of Vernon Kilns Fantasia Figurines.801 - A Collection of Vernon Kilns Fantasia Figurines.
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(Vernon Kilns, 1940) A collection of (6) very rare painted glazed ceramic figurines created by Vernon Kilns. The centaur and centaurettes are based on
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to A********o.. for (2,250.00 + 472.50BP) = 2,722.50
 
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Collection of  Vernon Kilns Fantasia Cherub Figurines.802 - Collection of Vernon Kilns Fantasia Cherub Figurines.
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(Vernon Kilns, 1940) A rare collection of (6) painted glazed ceramic Cherub figurines created by Vernon Kilns and based on the Pastoral Symphony sequ
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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A Collection of Vernon Kilns Fantasia Satyr Figurines.803 - A Collection of Vernon Kilns Fantasia Satyr Figurines.
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(Vernon Kilns, 1940) A collection of (6) painted glazed ceramic satyr figurines created by Vernon Kilns and based on the Pastoral Symphony sequence of
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to A********o.. for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Collection of Vernon Kilns Fantasia Unicorn Figurines.804 - Collection of Vernon Kilns Fantasia Unicorn Figurines.
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(Vernon Kilns, 1940) A beautiful set of three painted glazed ceramic Unicorns produced by Vernon Kilns in 1940. Based on Disney's "Fantasia...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to A********o.. for (500.00 + 105.00BP) = 605.00
 
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Collection of Vernon Kilns Fantasia Pegasus Figurines.805 - Collection of Vernon Kilns Fantasia Pegasus Figurines.
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(Vernon Kilns, 1940) A beautiful set of three painted glazed ceramic Pegasus Horses produced by Vernon Kilns in 1940. Based on Disney's "Fa...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Collection of Vernon Kilns Fantasia Ostrich Figurines.806 - Collection of Vernon Kilns Fantasia Ostrich Figurines.
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(Vernon Kilns, 1940) A beautiful collection of (3) painted glazed ceramic Ostrich figurines by Vernon Kilns and inspired by Disney's "Fanta...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t*****p for (1,300.00 + 273.00BP) = 1,573.00
 
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A Pair of Vernon Kilns Fantasia Hippo Figurines.807 - A Pair of Vernon Kilns Fantasia Hippo Figurines.
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(Vernon Kilns, 1940) A pair of painted glazed ceramic hippo ballerina figurines from the Dance of the Hours segment of "Fantasia." Measur...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to b********1 for (550.00 + 115.50BP) = 665.50
 
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Vernon Kilns "Fantasia" Elephant Figurines.808 - Vernon Kilns "Fantasia" Elephant Figurines.
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(Vernon Kilns,1940) A collection of (3) painted glazed ceramic elephant figurines from the Dance of the Hours segment of "Fantasia." Measu...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Vernon Kilns Fantasia Mushroom Salt & Pepper Shakers.809 - Vernon Kilns Fantasia Mushroom Salt & Pepper Shakers.
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(Vernon Kilns, 1941) A matching pair of "Hop Lo" mushroom salt and pepper shakers produced by Vernon Kilns in 1941. Based on Disney's ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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A Vernon Kilns Baby Weems Ceramic Figurine.810 - A Vernon Kilns Baby Weems Ceramic Figurine.
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(Vernon Kilns, 1941) An original Baby Weems ceramic figurine manufactured by Vernon Kilns. The character was first popularized by its namesake short i
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to q********s.. for (175.00 + 36.75BP) = 211.75
 
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A Collection of Vernon Kilns Figurines from Dumbo.811 - A Collection of Vernon Kilns Figurines from Dumbo.
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(Vernon Kilns, 1941) A fantastic collection of three very rare figurines from Disney's "Dumbo" produced by Vernon Kilns in the 1940s. ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Pair of Walt Disney Ceramic Chamber Pot Employee Gifts.812 - Pair of Walt Disney Ceramic Chamber Pot Employee Gifts.
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(Shaw Pottery, 1940s) A pair of very rare painted ceramic chamber pots used exclusively as gifts from Walt Disney to studio staff upon the birth of a
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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American Pottery Mickey and Minnie Figurines.813 - American Pottery Mickey and Minnie Figurines.
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(American Pottery, 1940s) A pair of Mickey and Minnie Mouse ceramic figurines by American Pottery. Featuring adorable expressions, each piece stands a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D****k for (175.00 + 36.75BP) = 211.75
 
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A Shaw Pottery Pluto Ceramic Figurine.814 - A Shaw Pottery Pluto Ceramic Figurine.
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(Shaw, 1940s) A painted glazed ceramic figurine of Pluto by Evan K. Shaw of Los Angeles. Measuring 5.5"x3", Pluto is in fine condition, wi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to u*****W for (175.00 + 36.75BP) = 211.75
 
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A Trio of Rare Donald Duck Ceramic Figurines815 - A Trio of Rare Donald Duck Ceramic Figurines
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(American/Ciasa, 1940s-50s) A trio of extremely rare Donald Duck painted glazed ceramic figurines produced by American Pottery and Ciasa of Mexico. Th
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to C********s for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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Donald, Huey, Dewey, and Louie Ceramic Figurines.816 - Donald, Huey, Dewey, and Louie Ceramic Figurines.
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(Shaw Pottery, 1940s/50s) A rare set of Donald's nephews paired with a reclining Donald figure, all produced by Shaw Pottery. Donald measures 4&...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****n for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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An American Pottery Snow White Ceramic Figurine Set.817 - An American Pottery Snow White Ceramic Figurine Set.
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(American Pottery, 1947) A beautiful set of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ceramic figurines produced by American Pottery. Snow White is 9" t...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to q********s.. for (425.00 + 89.25BP) = 514.25
 
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An American Pottery Pinocchio Ceramic Figurine.818 - An American Pottery Pinocchio Ceramic Figurine.
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(American Pottery, 1947) A beautifully painted glazed ceramic figurine of Pinocchio produced by American Pottery in the late 1940s. Standing 6.25&qu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to q********s.. for (125.00 + 26.25BP) = 151.25
 
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A Rare Shaw Pottery Bambi's Father Ceramic Figurine.819 - A Rare Shaw Pottery Bambi's Father Ceramic Figurine.
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(Shaw Pottery, 1950s) An extremely rare painted glazed ceramic figurine of Bambi's Father produced by Shaw Pottery in the 1950s. Measuring 6&quo...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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A Shaw Pottery Bambi Ceramic Figurine.820 - A Shaw Pottery Bambi Ceramic Figurine.
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(Shaw, 1940s) A painted glazed ceramic figurine of Bambi by Shaw Pottery. Measuring 5" tall, the figurine is in very good condition with only s...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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A Shaw Pottery Bambi Ceramic Figurine.821 - A Shaw Pottery Bambi Ceramic Figurine.
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(Shaw, 1940s) A beautiful painted glazed ceramic "surprised" Bambi figurine by Evan K. Shaw. The 6.5"x8.25" tall figure is in f...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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A Shaw Pottery Bambi Ceramic Figurine.822 - A Shaw Pottery Bambi Ceramic Figurine.
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(Evan K. Shaw, 1940s) A beautiful painted glazed ceramic Bambi figurine by Evan K. Shaw. The 5.5"x8" tall figure is in fine condition with...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c****m for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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A Ceramic Bambi Figurine by Shaw Pottery.823 - A Ceramic Bambi Figurine by Shaw Pottery.
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(Shaw Pottery, 1940s) A painted glazed ceramic figurine of Bambi and a butterfly by Evan K. Shaw. The figure retains a "Walt Disney Productions...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to q********s.. for (175.00 + 36.75BP) = 211.75
 
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An American Pottery Bambi Ceramic Figurine.824 - An American Pottery Bambi Ceramic Figurine.
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(American pottery, 1940s) A painted glazed ceramic figurine of Bambi by American Pottery. Bambi retains a "Walt Disney Productions Bambi" ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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An American Pottery Bambi Ceramic Figurine.825 - An American Pottery Bambi Ceramic Figurine.
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(American Pottery, 1940s) A painted glazed ceramic figurine of Bambi and a butterfly by American Pottery. The figurine retains a "Walt Disney P...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
 
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A Ceramic Bambi Figurine by Shaw Pottery.826 - A Ceramic Bambi Figurine by Shaw Pottery.
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(Shaw Pottery, 1940s) A painted glazed ceramic figurine of Bambi by Evan K. Shaw of Los Angeles. The figurine measures 8.5"x6" and is in f...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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A Metlox Bambi Ceramic Figurine.827 - A Metlox Bambi Ceramic Figurine.
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(Metlox, 1940s) A beautiful Faline painted glazed ceramic figurine by Metlox. The 8"x7.5" tall figure is in fine condition with no visibl...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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An American Pottery Faline Ceramic Figurine.828 - An American Pottery Faline Ceramic Figurine.
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(American Pottery, 1940s) A painted glazed ceramic figurine of Faline by American Pottery. Measuring 8.5"x5.25"x4", the figurine is ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c****m for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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A Shaw Pottery Faline Ceramic Figurine.829 - A Shaw Pottery Faline Ceramic Figurine.
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(Shaw Pottery, 1940s) A painted glazed ceramic figurine of Faline from "Bambi" by Evan K. Shaw. Measuring 8.5"x5.5" the figurin...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*****Z for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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A Pair of Shaw & American Flower Ceramic Figurines.830 - A Pair of Shaw & American Flower Ceramic Figurines.
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(Shaw/American, 1940s/50s) A pair of painted glazed ceramic "Flower" figurines by Shaw and American Pottery. The smaller Flower was manufa...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G**********3 for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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A Pair of Shaw & American Flower Ceramic Figurines.831 - A Pair of Shaw & American Flower Ceramic Figurines.
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(Shaw/American, 1940s-50s) A pair of painted glazed ceramic figurines of Disney's Flower by Shaw Pottery and American Pottery. The small figure ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G*****L for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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An American Pottery Flower Ceramic Figurine.832 - An American Pottery Flower Ceramic Figurine.
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(American Pottery, 1940s-55) A painted glazed ceramic figurine of Flower manufactured by American Pottery. Measuring 4.5", the hand-painted fig...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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An American Pottery Thumper Ceramic Figurine.833 - An American Pottery Thumper Ceramic Figurine.
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(American Pottery, 1940s) A painted ceramic Thumper figurine by American Pottery. Thumper retains a label reading "Walt Disney; American Potter...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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A Collection of Shaw Pottery Thumper Ceramic Figurines.834 - A Collection of Shaw Pottery Thumper Ceramic Figurines.
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(Shaw, 1940s-55) A collection of (7) painted glazed ceramic Thumper figurines by Shaw Pottery. Among the lot are (5) large gray, one large brown, and
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to q********s.. for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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A Set of Metlox Thumper and Miss Bunny Figurines.835 - A Set of Metlox Thumper and Miss Bunny Figurines.
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(Metlox, 1940s) A Set of (3) painted glazed ceramic Thumper and Miss Bunny Figurines by Metlox. Measuring 4" to 4.25" tall, the figurines ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*****n for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
 
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A Pair of Shaw & American Thumper Ceramic Figurines.836 - A Pair of Shaw & American Thumper Ceramic Figurines.
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(Shaw/American, 1940s) A pair of painted glazed ceramic figurines of Thumper by Shaw Pottery and American Pottery Company. Measuring 3" to 3.2...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*****n for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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A Shaw Pottery Thumper Figural Ceramic Planter.837 - A Shaw Pottery Thumper Figural Ceramic Planter.
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(Shaw, 1949) A very rare hand-painted glazed ceramic Thumper planter manufactured by Shaw Pottery. The glazed planter depicts Thumper on a log. Measur
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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A Trio of  Metlox Miss Bunny Ceramic Figurines.838 - A Trio of Metlox Miss Bunny Ceramic Figurines.
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(Metlox, 1940s-55) A Set of (3) Miss Bunny hand-painted and glazed figurines by Metlox, a subsidiary of Shaw Pottery. Measuring 4.25" tall, the...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A Shaw Pottery Friend Owl Ceramic Figurine.839 - A Shaw Pottery Friend Owl Ceramic Figurine.
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(Shaw, 1940s) A painted glazed ceramic figurine of Friend Owl by Shaw Pottery. Measuring 3.25" tall, the figurine is in very good condition wit...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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An American Pottery Dumbo Ceramic Figurine.840 - An American Pottery Dumbo Ceramic Figurine.
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(American Pottery, 1940s) A charming painted glazed ceramic figurine of Baby Dumbo produced by American Pottery in the 1940s. The 5.5" tall fig...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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An American Pottery Dumbo Ceramic Figurine.841 - An American Pottery Dumbo Ceramic Figurine.
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(American Pottery, 1940s) A beautiful painted glazed Dumbo ceramic figurine produced by American Pottery. Dumbo stands 5.5" tall and is in fine...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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A Shaw Pottery Br'er Rabbit Ceramic Planter.842 - A Shaw Pottery Br'er Rabbit Ceramic Planter.
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(Shaw Pottery, 1940s) A rare ceramic planter featuring Br'er Rabbit, produced by Shaw Pottery. The planter measures 4.5"x4.5"x5.75&quo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 1*********1 for (750.00 + 157.50BP) = 907.50
 
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A Rare Shaw Pottery Little Toot Ceramic Planter.843 - A Rare Shaw Pottery Little Toot Ceramic Planter.
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(Shaw Pottery, 1940s) A Little Toot ceramic planter by Shaw Pottery. Considered one of the rarest of 1940s Disney Ceramics, the piece measures 6&quo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******D for (475.00 + 99.75BP) = 574.75
 
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Shaw Pottery Jose Carioca and Panchito Figurines.844 - Shaw Pottery Jose Carioca and Panchito Figurines.
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(Shaw Pottery, 1940s) A charming pair of painted glazed ceramic figurines of Jose Carioca and Panchito Pistoles produced by Shaw Pottery in the 1940s.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D******o for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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A Collection of Alice in Wonderland Ceramic Figurines.845 - A Collection of Alice in Wonderland Ceramic Figurines.
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(Shaw Pottery, 1950s) A wonderful collection of (8) ceramic figurines from Disney's "Alice In Wonderland" produced by Shaw Pottery in ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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A Pair of Cinderella & Prince Ceramic Planters.846 - A Pair of Cinderella & Prince Ceramic Planters.
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(Shaw/American, 1950) A pair of ceramic "Cinderella" planters by Evan K. Shaw and American Pottery. This charming pair each displays their...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to T********o for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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A Rare Shaw Pottery Cinderella In Rags Ceramic Planter.847 - A Rare Shaw Pottery Cinderella In Rags Ceramic Planter.
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(Shaw Pottery, 1950) A beautifully painted and glazed ceramic planter of Cinderella in rags produced by Shaw Pottery in 1950. This was one of the key
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f********o for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
 
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A Collection of Cinderella Animals Ceramic Figures.848 - A Collection of Cinderella Animals Ceramic Figures.
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(Shaw Pottery, 1950s) A rare set of (6) Cinderella figurines created by Evan K. Shaw in the early 1950s. Shaw and his companies, also known as America
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to f********o for (375.00 + 78.75BP) = 453.75
 
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A Rare Walt Disney Ceramic Chamber Pot Employee Gift.849 - A Rare Walt Disney Ceramic Chamber Pot Employee Gift.
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(Hagen-Renaker, 1950s) A very rare Mickey Mouse chamber pot commissioned by Walt Disney. Disney would give these to Studio staff upon the birth of a n
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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A Rare Hagen-Renaker Large Size Snow White Set.850 - A Rare Hagen-Renaker Large Size Snow White Set.
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(Hagen-Renaker, 1950s) A rare set of eight ceramic figurines of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Hagen-Renaker. Known for their miniature figurines,
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to s********i for (475.00 + 99.75BP) = 574.75
 
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