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"Festivos" are a collection of Finnish candle holders of eight different heights (3.25 to 12.5 inches) by Timo Sarpaneva, 1966. Again a contemporary classic like Ultima Thule. Any grouping is striking. Popularly measured by "bumps" the prices are: 1-$17, 2-$20.20, 3-$24.65, 4-$31.45, 5-$40.80, 6-$58.65, 7-$68, 8-$85. A great "add on" collection.
English Teapots
Fine tea cups, saucers and teapots from old line porcelain and bone china manufactures in England along with (we think) the best tea cosies.
Portmeirion
"Irish Flowers" , new from Portmeirion, pieces harken back to grandmothers special porcelain collection, a great gift, well-priced and of unusually fine quality. Vase $28.75 sale $20.25; two bud vases $43 sale $30.25; trinket box $28.75 sale $20.25; two 2-desert plates $56.50 sale $40.25; teapot $34 sale $30.25.
Portmeirion "Blue Botanic Garden" Teapot $33.75 sale $25; Cup & Saucer $14.50 sale $10.15. Serving trays in the same pattern also available.
Royal Copenhagen
A leading Danish hand painted porcelain works, Royal Copenhagen is an international favorite for dinnerware and collectors art.
Christmas Collector's Plates for 2009: Above left is "Royal Copenhagen" and right is "Bing & Grondahl". Each $94. Available from May on.
Contact us at the White Bear shop to be placed on our "Collector's list" for any 'B&G ' or Royal Copenhagen collectable.
Inquire about other R.C. and B&G collectables.
Carl Larsson Trays
His six popular motifs are used from his 19th century art celebrating traditional Swedish life. Decorations are taken from popular paintings.
There are four trays and a mug in each group: Large tray $27.50; Medium tray (shown) $16.50; Sandwich tray $14.50; Snack tray (canape') tray $5.25; Mug $9.50
Tea Party and Yard and Wash House (above)
Under the great Birch and The Kitchen (above)
Flower Window and Apple Harvest (above).
Orrefors
 The leading Swedish crystal works dating to 1898 maintains its reputation among the half dozen best. "Residence" small bowl--$85 (specially priced at $40 - limited stock); Medium bowl $195 - Sale $85; Mini vase $125 Sale $40.
Blenko
Blenko is one of the early and sole remaining commercial handcraft glass companies (principally church stained glass) in America. Shown above is a 1934 pitcher/vase - a world classic in a variety of colors. $45 A nice variety of vases, bowls, and plates available in a similar design (tradition available too).
Andersen
Andersen was a 1950's designer and producer of stoneware objects whose handcrafted process is carried on by his children. Outstanding wildlife objects as well as vases, bowls and platters. $20 and up.
Kosta Boda
 
Swedish art glass with roots to 1742 has an international reputation for innovative creative design, much of which reflects cultural traditions. Like so much Scandinavian art, Kosta Boda addresses everyday uses - often with whimsy. blue med. art bowl $50; larger art bowl $75; Mine art glasses $20; Butterfly vase $150; Tulip vase $100.
iitala
 
Art glass birds by Oiva Toikka reflects the serious design and the craft of Finnish blowers (it takes up to four blowers to make a single bird) - a true collectors piece. Thirty-eight designs are currently available - and some discontinued pieces are still available. Inquire concerning your interests. Shown is $295 for the Loon; $240 for the Blue Scoup.
Solje pins
  
 
Solje pins from Norway had a place in many important occasions in an individuals life - starting at birth with small pins to elaborate ones as a bride (a status gift from the groom). Today the designs have been utilized for brooches, necklaces, and earrings - and as ethnic identity designs. Crown pin $39, Round pin $35, Clover earrings $39/ necklace $34, Heart earrings $39/ necklace $34, Large brooch $89.50
Claddagh jewelry
from Ireland - a symbol that is almost as important as the rich designs of crosses for Irish culture.
 
Claddagh Pin and Ring, available in gold plate or sterling silver $30 - $110.
 Very traditional Irish pins with traditional stone inlay.
$15 - $40.
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