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Cybis Decorative Items
Lidded Boxes
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Heart Boxes
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Cybis Display-Name Plaques
1950's Dealer/Display plaque
This scroll style plaque was also used as a "blank" for the prayer plaques. It is likely the studio recycled this piece for additional purposes. Hand painted using Old Coin Gold-24K liquid gold paint, the script reads, "Cybis fine china". The exact issue date and pricing are unknown. It is quite possible it was available only to retailers to promote in-store marketing. The scroll plaque made from fine china, measures 3 3/4" tall.
1960's Dealer/Display plaque
By the 1960's, collectors were becoming sophisticated and wanted display plaques to compliment private collections. The studio recognized this and made them widely available. It is uncertain when in the 1960's this model was introduced. No pricing details have been discovered. Measuring 4" tall the white porcelain "Cybis" script is underlined with a banner incised with "PORCELAIN ART".
1970's Collector's plaque
The studio completely revised the display plaque by the mid 1970's. Now made entirely from porcelain, the new design featured the newly restyled Cybis phoenix. Measuring 3 1/2" tall, the new plaque was first listed on the Spring 1975 price list under CYBIS Accessories as design number 800. It was available in white only and priced at $25.
Early 1980's Collector's plaque
Introduced in 1980 and marketed as part of the Cybis 40th Anniversary celebration, the display plaque was again redesigned with the studio's most recent logo. The phoenix was updated to a vertical position. This new design resulted in what appeared to be a taller plaque. This optical illusion was due to a narrower width. The height was still 3 1/2" tall. Regardless, the studio was promoting a 40th Anniversary. Technically, the first cold cast Papka sculptures produced by Boleslaw were in 1940. (He arrived in the U.S. in 1939 but didn't begin selling sculptures until 1940.) He made wares from fine china during the 1940's. With an incorporation date of 1953 for Cybis, the 40th Anniversary of the studio would not be until 1993, but this was a point of no concern to admiring collectors. The plaque was sold in Parian white only for $25.
Mid 1980's Collector's plaque-Old Coin Gold with satin gold accents
In 1982 the studio designed another new display plaque with styling reminiscent of many Cordey china pieces sold during the 1940's. The style was referred to as Cybis in Retrospect. This was a complete reversal from all attempts previously made to distance the Cybis Studio from the Cordey China Company. While Cybis regularly touted itself as "America's Oldest Surviving Porcelain Studio" to have maintained continuous production, it had not been legally established as "Cybis" until 1953. It would seem an effort to control the narrative around the studio's official age was being manipulated with the sudden embrace of a past previously shunned (which belonged to Cordey). It measures 3 1/2" tall at its peak. The retail price was $40 in 1982 but went to $100 by 1990.
1980's plaque with satin gold accents
A further attempt to shore up the studio's "refreshed" historical timeline was included on the back of the display plaque. It was inscribed with the following statement: Cybis Porcelain Studio established in 1940 by renown artist Boleslaw Cybis continues to maintain its traditional artistry in Trenton, NJ USA. While Boleslaw began producing Papka figures in 1940 and later entered into a business partnership with two Philadelphia investors to start Cordey China Company in 1942, the Cybis studio was not incorporated until 1953. It did not fully shift from production in fine china to porcelain until 1957.
The studio failed to catch the typo on the word "renown" which should have been "renowned". This was corrected on later pieces.
1980's plaque in Parian and Stained Glass white
The bisque (Parian white) was introduced by 1990 at a price of $50.
Display plaque in satin gold
While the first release of this plaque was in Old Coin Gold decoration painted with 24K liquid gold, later versions were released decorated with gold paint which created a satin finish.
Cybis Collector's Society plaque
Cybis Collector's Society plaque
This small 2 1/2" display plaque was available to members of the Cybis Collector's Society.
Candlesticks/Holders
1950's Single Candlesticks
Introduced and sold as a set, the candlesticks were introduced and retired during the 1950's. Strongly reflecting the Cordey style, this set was produced during the Cordey era and if not marked Cybis would be easily mistaken as Cordey items.
Pricing information is unavailable.
Design numbers unknown
The studio used a single mold to create a set. Normally, two of the same items are considered a pair when identical and sold together. The studio placed floral decorations on opposite sides creating a left and right candlestick. As can be seen above, the candlestick's sockets are not closed.
Measures 3 3/4" tall
This set may have had a complimentary trinket box, tray or other items that may have been part of a larger set. Owners burning candles in these holders should use a bobeche to prevent melting wax from running down through the open socket and filling the hollow units.
1950's Angel Candlesticks
Introduced and retired in the 1950's the two were sold as a set. Made from molds from the Holland Mold company hobbyist copies are periodically found.
No pricing data is currently available. Perhaps specific release and retirement dates and pricing for these along with other 1950's items will eventually be uncovered. But for now the general time frame of production is all that is known.
Produced in Stained Glass color (as shown) and likely also in glazed white.
Design numbers 239 & 240
Variations in the base color and gold trim on hem of angel's robe are known. Also the star over her head has a double line of gold while others are single.
Left angel above is design number 239 while the angel on the right is 240.
Measures 8 3/4" tall
As with any decorative arts piece, if the owner should decide to use it for the designed purpose, extra care should be taken to avoid damage. Any candlestick should only be used with a bobeche or candle cup insert to prevent wax from dripping on the candlestick. Since these were sold as household decorative items meant for normal use, few have survived the last 65-70 years.
1980's Iris Single Candlesticks
Produced in Parian white and color the Iris Motif candlesticks were promoted as a pair but sold separately.
Issue / Completed Price
$125 $125 each - color
$95 $95 each - white
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Introduced as part of the short lived Heritage Collection, the candlesticks were part of the "accessories" group in the Iris Motif. A footed oval tray and vase were also available as part of the Iris Motif grouping.
Measures 4 1/2" tall each
Measures 4 1/2" tall each
The closed sockets are shallow compared to other candlesticks. Candles may require trimming to fit.
Lidded Jars
Rose Jar
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Ginger Jar - Virginia Bluebells
Design number 20846
No design or color variations are known to exist among production pieces.
Measures 6 1/4" tall
Ginger Jar - Pink Roses
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The Ginger Jars were introduced as part of the Heritage Collection. By 1993 they were listed under "All occasion Gifts". Initially the Roses jar was taller than the Bluebells jar. Measurements given in the introductory brochure list them as 6" and 7" tall. All items found so far have been 1/4 to 3/4" taller than stated in the marketing material. Later price lists offered "varied color and glazed with gold" all priced at $145. When introduced the Bluebells vase was $145 and the Roses vase was $175. It appears the Roses vase was discontinued prior to 1993 with the smaller vase continuing in production with various colors and finishes.
Eagle Lidded Vase/Jar
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Vases
Vase with Ribboned Doves
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Design number 20856
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Measures 6" tall
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Iris vase
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Vase shown with matching Iris Motif candlesticks.
Measures 9 1/2" tall
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Daisy vase
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Design number 20836
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Measures 5 1/2" tall
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Violet vase
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Measures 5 1/2" tall
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