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February, 2018 The Antique Shoppe Page 31
Heart Vases — Good Investments

By Larry LeMasters

LeMasters’ Antique News Service

Pottery has existed since about 6,500
BCE, and the potter’s wheel was invented
around 3,000 BCE, making pottery of
any kind a very old invention of mankind.
Even older than pottery is love, so it is
hardly surprising that some collectors
seek out heart-shaped vases for their
collections. After all, a heart-shaped vase
combines both pottery and love in perfect 1
harmony. Heart-shaped vases have
been a favorite gift for Valentine’s Day Vintage, Valentine’s Day heart
for about 100 years. vase in good condition. Made
Of particular interest to some heart- by Napco, this 4-inch tall vase is
valued at $45.
shaped vase collectors is
work by Arno Fischer.
Fischer founded the ← Cute, heart-
smallest porcelain shaped porcelain
factory in Ilmenau, vase with some
Germany. Most of craze cracks,
Fischer’s work showing its age.
$35.
was decorative
pieces,
including
figures, 2
lamps, and ←← Vintage, small porcelain “little
vases. Fischer boy” figurine vase with heart; $55
retired, his son
took over the
company, in
1930, so all
authentic Arno ←Vintage
Fischer heart- “Bride &
shaped vases are pre-1930. Groom”
For even a small Fischer Valentine’s Day
vase, expect to pay vase, circa 1950s,
$100 or more. Probably Made in
Japan; $56.
Another popular line
of heart-shaped vases is
“Bride & Groom” vases.
These were quite popular in the 1950s with most produced in Japan and
imported to America. These vases often portrayed a groom trying to kiss
his bride in front of a heart. Today, these vases make great Valentine’s
Day gifts or anniversary day gifts. Expect to pay over $50 for a good
condition Bride and Groom vase.
Small, heart-shaped porcelain or
pottery vases remain popular
collecting items. Most are over
50 years old, and while semi-
expensive, novice collectors
can afford them.
These vintage vases are
probably safe investments
since love will never go out of
style.

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Antique, 1920s, porcelain “Heart with an
Angel” vase made by Arno Fischer of Ilmenau,
Germany. This vase is valued at $115.