Angel playing harp

By wml52, 12 June, 2008
Description

I do not know much about the history of this item other then it was given to my mother as an anniversary gift in the 1950’s.  The marking on the bottom is Ardalt made in Japan, No. 6364B.  I would be interested in knowing the history and value (if any) for this item.

Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Bisque
Distinguishing marks
Ardalt made in Japan 6364B
Condition
Poor
Size and dimensions of this item
The figure stands approx. 5.5" tall x 3" wide
Date Period
Circa 1950's
Weight
Unknown
History
I do not know much about the history of this item other then it was given to my mother as an anniversary gift in the 1950’s
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
gift
For Sale?
No
Photos

Lovejoy

16 years 11 months ago

Ardalt was an import export business that rebranded pieces and sold them as their own brand, the small figurines like your angels tend to sell in the $10.00- $20.00 range at auction

 

 http://www.gotheborg.com/marks/20thcenturyjapan.shtml

"The double A mark of Ardalt A, seems to have been a trademark for tableware, dishes, jars and vases registered by ARDALT Inc. Corp., 95 Madison AVE., New York and first used in 1945. On some pieces the trademark 'Lenwile' occurs which was also registered by the ARDALT Inc., in 1945, for use on figurines and statuettes. Both marks have been used on Japanese pieces. The name Ardalt occurs also on pieces from other countries."

 

Lovejoy

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