Ceramic Reindeer

[debodun]

I received this as a gift from a 96-year-old woman. I thought it was a planter, but in doing some Internet research, found out it was a candy dish that is missing the lid. I still like it, though.


Here is a photo of one on an online selling site that shows it with the lid:

 

[Big Horn]

With the lid off, it reminds me of a giant cow creamer so I wonder about having reindeer creamers.

That reminds me: we once had a neighbor who always served cream for coffee in a cow creamer and lit her cigarettes by turning on a burner on the stove.

As we age we may utter all sorts of irrelevancies just by saying, "That reminds me..."

 

[debodun]

I have some cow creamers, too.

 

[RadishRose]

I like it better without the lid. Easier to get to the candy.

 

[Big Horn]

When I think of cow creamers, I think of these.

Do look around the website. The man is a fanatic.

http://cow-creamers.net/index.htm

 

[C'est Moi]

I like it better without the lid. Easier to get to the candy.

:lol: I'm with you, RR!!

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

Very pretty, I'm amazed the antlers are still intact. Do you know how old it is? I think I would display it with some holly sprigs in the bowl part.

 

[ProsperosDaughter]

This is such a cool thread! I am in love with the reindeer and the cows are darling.
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[debodun]

Do you know how old it is?

My current research indicates it's about 15 to 20 years old. Other research may prove differently. They were probably made over several years.

 

[CeeCee]

Although it's really not my taste or style, I kind of like this one and would display it like Ruth n Jersey suggested. I prefer it as a planter as opposed to a candy dish.

 

[debodun]

The woman that gave me this also has a glass piano figurine I am dying to have (similar to this photo). I even offered her money for it. She said that the piano was for her daughter, but knowing how young people feel about antiques these days, I wonder if she'd appreciate it.

 

[Temperance]

Your reindeer is darling. Fitz & Floyd are very well known. Have always liked their pieces and feel they often tend to be on the whimsical side. Their fun.

 

[Buckeye]

I have a couple of these F&F reindeer that are candle holders that my first wife bough 20 -25 years ago. Or did I donate them? Now I gotta go check.