Book Format
• Introduction
– About the authors
– Anthropomorphic
– PY / Miyao
• Chapters
– Categories
• Series
– i.e. Vegetable Series
» Each series given a name appropriate for shakers
• A to Z
– i.e. Vegetables A-Z
» Asparagus → Lettuce → Peas
Introduction:
Authors
• Karen Weaver
• Sylvia Tompkins
Introduction:
Anthropomorphic?
Body:
• Definition: “to ascribe,
apply, or attribute
human characteristics
to an animal or an
inanimate object”
• Examples:
– Office supplies
Arms & Hands:
-Holding pen &
paper
Face:
-Eyelashes,
lips, etc.
-Wearing a
dress
Introduction:
Anthropomorphic?
• Definition: “to ascribe,
apply, or attribute
human characteristics
to an animal or an
inanimate object”
• Examples:
– Office supplies
– Plants
Arms:
-Leafs making
affectionate
geatures
Face:
-Eyes, lips,
nose, etc.
-Kissing
Clothing:
-Hair bowtie
Introduction:
Anthropomorphic?
• Definition: “to ascribe,
apply, or attribute
human characteristics
to an animal or an
inanimate object”
• Examples:
Face:
-Simple smiley
face
– Office supplies
– Plants
– Sports equipment
Full Body:
-Legs and arms behind their
backs
Accessories:
-Golf bag around
shoulders & hat
Introduction:
Anthropomorphic?
• Definition: “to ascribe,
apply, or attribute
human characteristics
to an animal or an
inanimate object”
• Examples:
–
–
–
–
Office supplies
Plants
Sports equipment
Shapes
Protruding
Nose
Callout:
-Saying “Ich
Liebe Dich”;
German for I
Love You
Face:
-Painted on eyes
and mouth
Introduction:
Anthropomorphic?
• Definition: “to ascribe,
apply, or attribute
human characteristics
to an animal or an
inanimate object”
• Examples:
–
–
–
–
–
Office supplies
Plants
Sports equipment
Shapes
Vehicles
Heads
wearing
sunglasses
Body is a
rocket ship
No arms or
legs on this
one
Introduction:
PY / Miyao
•
About the pottery company
– Official name = Miyawo Company Limited (Miyao)
– Began in 1931, but not introduced to American until after WWII
– Came from Yokkaichi, Japan through many different distributors (i.e. Napco,
UCAGCO, etc)
•
About the PY mark
– Stamped in green PY and/or Miyao
– Source unknown
• “P” = pottery
• “Y” = Yokkaichi
– Many sets unmarked
• Making identification difficult or even
impossible to determine with certainty
•
About distinguishing features
– Heavy glaze made from glass particles
– Eyes are the most distinguishing feature
• We will see many examples throughout this presentation
References and thanks:
Mr. Ken Miyajima, President of the Miyawo (Miyao) Company, Ltd. In Japan
Euans, Belinda PY/Miyao Fun Kitchen Collectibles. Hobby House Press, Inc, Grantwville. 2003.
Chapters:
Fruit
• Series
– Child’s Condiment Sets
– Googly-Eyed Couples
– Don’t Leaf Me Out
Child
Condiment
Set Series
We are
stamped
green with
“PY”
There are 7
in my family
to date
We’re 3.5’’
in height
PY / Miyao
Japan
The women
wear leafs!
So you
can
probably
guess our
names
See our
googly
eyes
We’re
3.5’’
tall
Googly-Eyed Couples
We
are a
set of
4
The men
wear hats!
Don’t Leaf
Me Out
Peach
Series of 6
Strawberry
Watermelon
Pear
Apple
Lemon
Chapters:
Fruit
• A-Z
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B
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Found in blue or red trim. Distributed by Enesco. 4.5’’
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Made in Germany. 2.75’’
Condiment Set. 3’’
Watermelon couple. 3’’
W
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Chapters:
•
Anthropomorphic Egg vs.
Humpty Dumpty
Humpty Dumpty
•
– Definition: on wall
We’re Regal
China. Do you
have us?
Anthropomorphic Egg
– Definition: not on wall
We’re part of a series of
three called “A Couple
of Eggs”.
We’re one of many
sets made by
private ceramists.
We hail from
Story Land, Glen,
NH.
“Take
Time to
Smell the
Flowers.”
We come
with
matching
egg cups.
Chapters:
Allyson Nagel Originals
Eggcentric Originals
Series
Eggspress
2nd
Allyson Nagel is a private ceramist
from South Dakota, best known for
her detailed whimsical egg characters,
each a mini-scuplture in fine bisque
procelain individually created entirely
by herself.
‘04 1st
Kitty Hawk
Eggspress
‘04
Eggs-Car-Go
Cannonball Eggspress
3rd
‘05
Chapters:
Allyson Nagel Originals Continued
Eggcentric Originals: Others
I’m only 1’’ in
height. That
makes me a
mini.
Egg Trek (ca 2002)
I’m
“Hope”.
We are a one
piece salt &
pepper shaker.
Egg O’ My Heart (ca 2001)
I’m
“Stinker.”
Good and devil’d eggs (ca 1996)
Spam ‘n Eggs (ca 2000)
Chapters:
Space & Weather
Drip and Drop
Chapters:
Mixed Fruit & Vegetables
• Series
– Parenting
– All Fleshed Out
– Shakin’ Chefs
– Bisque Beauties
Parenting
Series of 6
Similar
eyes
Ch
ild
M
ot
he
r
All
heads
1
Big
lips
4
2
Bump of
nose
5
3
Raised black
eyebrows
6
One usually slightly smaller than the other
Onion here;
we have flesh
colored faces.
Pineapple
here; we have
pink mouths.
Watermelon
here; we have
raised noses.
1
2
3
A
L
L
F
L
E
S
H
E
D
O
U
T
4
5
6
Pear here;
our arms
are in the
air.
Melon
here; we’re
all looking
left.
Mushroom
here…
I have
nothing else
to add.
Shakin’ Chefs by DeForest
Bisque Beauties
Fruit
Vegetables
Unpainted
We are the only set
found with 2 and 3 pour
holes.
Painted
Unpainted
Painted
Anthropomorphic Flowers
Stick Figures
Stick Figures
Utilities &
Construction
Chapter:
Anthropomorphic
fire hydrants!
“Potty Break”
Series of 3 (until we
find more!)
Potty
Break
Chapters:
Vegetables
• Series
– In Awe!
– Driving Me Crazy
– They’re Wired
– On the Ball
– Head of the Class
Lettuce
In Awe!
Radishes
Corn
Garlic
Eggplants
Carrots
In Awe!
Driving Me Crazy
3.75’’
Animals driving anthro vegetable
vehicles. Manufactured for Ltec
Ltd. Montreal label.
Head of
Head of
Head of
the
the
Class
Class
So, we
break very
easily!
We come
properly
matched
like this
with 3
and 2
holes a
piece!
Head of
Head of
6’’ the
the
Class
Class
The Class
We are really tall!
They’re
They’re
They’re
Wired
Wired
Wired
And us tall guys
don’t!
We’re so wired, we
like to fall over!
Notice the round
guys have arms and
hands!
ON THE BALL
GOOGLE EYES
Green
peppers
with painted
eyes
PAINTED EYES
Chapters:
Vegetables
E
C
• A-Z
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Doctor & nurse. 3.75’’
Heritage International.
Uzbekistan. 4’’
Private ceramist. 1.75’’
On wires. 6.5’’
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How They Came
• The easiest way to find a series is to discover
the original picture box a shaker was sold in;
i.e…
Happy Family
How They Came Continued
There are anthros in all categories of
shaker collecting…
Ceramic Arts Studio
I’m Oakie
Goebel
I’m Dokie
One Piece
We’re
baguettes
We’re very
affectionate
vegetables
(eggplant &
tomatoe)
More anthros in different categories of
shaker collecting…
I’m Humpty Dumpty
and I’m an
anthropomorphic
egg
Advertising
Nursery Rhyme
More Advertising
We’re an example of
one of the many
anthropomorphic M&M
candies made for the
MARS candy company.
Everyone
knows
who we
are!
Additional categories anthros can be
found
in…
Miniatures
Nodders
Sandy Srp created
us, and our
siblings.
Go Withs
Let us tell you
were we came
from…
Obviously this
couple’s not
married yet!
And more…
Hump
ty aga
i
Walt Disney
Brayton Laguna
From Fantasia
numerous anthro
Disney
characters can
be found,
including these
mushrooms.
Sorcha Boru
Simple flower
girls
n!
Water Related
Characters
Continued…
My “Girl-O-Matic”
is smiling back at
me because Betty
is HOT!
Vallona Starr
We’re
anthropomorphic
“S” & “P” candy
canes.
Are you a good
egg or bad egg?
Who in their right
mind would only
collect water
related?
Christmas
Last But Not Least
Weese
I’m a two piece
stacker.
Rosemeade
We’re both
examples of
advertising for
“King Pin Foods”
and the North
Dakota pottery
Rosemeade.