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Budek
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This was given to me by a friend many years ago.
It's a fantastic piece, about 2 3/4 inches in diameter,
wonderful coarse texture,
a signature, the first part of which didn't fit,....il nome!
Maybe someone recognizes the piece and knows the maker?
Thanks for stopping by,
Tony.
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VERY cool Budek !!
This is one Awesome Owl, he is soooo cute! Love it, Thanks for sharing Budek.
Designed by Kaarina Aho (1925 - 1990) who worked for Arabia from 1946-1962.
What a fabulous little find Budek!
Congratulations!
Perhaps even her name has echoes of the owl call?
http://www.signaturer.se/Porslin/Europa/Lankar/arabia.htm
BratJdd,
Thanks for brightening up the night.
Have a great week-end,
Tony.
You too :D
Dear V,
I hear the call of the owl in her name. Thanks for tracking it down, it's great to finally know whooooooooo.
Goodnight,
and Thank You again,
Tony.
The Finnish have a lot of interesting things they keep around for good luck. I think the owl might be one of them. Very cool, mich
Hi Tony,
I own one of this little AHO owl myself.
This is one (and only one) of the many owls (varies in sizes & styles) that AHO made.
Mine is 2" tall and I got it around $100 USD, but I say it should worth $50-70.
The prize will skyrocket among collectors, so I've seen cases where one of them, measured around 5", got to around $200 USD.
Sincerely,
Here are some of the bidding histories of AHO owls on Ebay: (sorry I cannot post http links)
Vintage Mini Arabia AHO Finland Owl Pottery Figurine CUTE Kaarina For Sale
Stone OWL Figurine designed by Kaarina Aho Vintage No Reserve
BTW, I am looking for more of 'em too.
(but I would treasure mine if I were you ;)
Thank You PigPig and Bellin,
Thanks for the information and the love,
Have a great week-end,
Tony.
Hi Mr. Budek,
I wonder if you still check your "uncleuncle" email.
I sent you an email regard to the AHO owl several days ago.
Sincerely,
Sean
I am wondering if it is a Vesper not knowing if their is any holes to thr top of it, The only problem. Other than that the ony other thing I can come up with is it a paper weight,