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Vintage Poppy Vase - Soft Black Velvet
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When Burley moved to our new building in 2001 (the old Nelson McCoy building in Roseville), the whole collection of our molds and everything else we had went upstairs and was stored away. For over 20 years these vases sat wrapped in newspaper and bubble wrap upstairs in the archives until the summer of 2024 when the crate containing them was lifted down.
We had no idea that we would find a large collection of these vases still left. Through our collection of vintage catalogs we were able to determine this piece was originally made by Robinson Ransbottom sometime in the late 90's. They modeled it after a Glass Tiffin Vase that was made when Tiffin was still in business, they officially shut down in 1984. Burley was helping Robinson Ransbottom with production in the 90's so we are guessing that is how we ended up with a crate of them.
These ceramic vases were an homage to Tiffin and their decades of beautiful glass making in Ohio. The vases have a soft almost velvet feel to them and are a beautiful reminder of the history of glass and pottery throughout all of Ohio.
Original RRP Model Number: 50694
Size: 5.25"d (top) x 3.75"d (bottom) x 8.5" h (Widest part is 8"d)
Weight: 2lb
Care Instructions
As with all ceramics, our products are not freeze proof, so they must be taken in for the winter to prevent any water from seeping in, freezing, cracking, and breaking your beautiful planter.
FAQ's
Does it freeze?
A: Yes. Our products are not freeze-proof and if any water is allowed to sit in the tops and freeze, it will cause cracking and then will break. Winter storage is always recommended to prevent any damages. You can get full year use out of your birdbath if you use a birdbath heater for the colder months.
Are the glazes safe and free of toxins?
A: Yes, all of our glazes are safe for the birds. All of our glazes are free of lead and cadmium.
Will the handpainting fade?
A: Unfortunately yes, but this takes many, many years. Like most things left outdoors, they will eventually fade. If you have one of our Handpainted birdbath sets and see your piece fading, you can find Outdoor Paint and touch it up for a personal touch.
Is it really made with local Ohio clay?
A: Yes it really is made right here in Roseville, Ohio! We have a local clay mine, which is dug weekly and hauled down the road a few miles to our factory in Roseville. Everything is made on site here, from dirt to finished product and then shipped directly to you. We make about half of our glazes ourselves and source the others from our friends at Mayco in Columbus, OH!
My top broke on my birdbath, is there anything I can do?
A: Sadly no, once they are broken there is not much you can do. Most glues are not safe for the wildlife that will be enjoying your birdbath. If you only have hairline cracks in your top and want to prevent further damage - we recommend using FlexSeal Clear. Once the sealant has cured for 24hrs, it is safe for the birds.
How do I clean my birdbath?
A: Use a wildlife friendly cleaner to scrub any dirt and gunk away. Some of our staff use a bucket of hot water and some Comet to clean theirs. Just mix comet with the water and scrub until clean. Rinse thoroughly Do not let the mixture soak in the bath.
How do I clean the Birdbath Fillers?
A: You can clean the fillers the same way as you clean the birdbath tops. Use a wildlife friendly cleaner and a good scrub brush to scrub the gunk off the fillers and then rinse them off really well. Don't let the fillers sit in the solution for too long either.
My item arrived broken, now what do I do?
A: If any of your items arrive broken, don't sweat it! Take a picture of the damaged item(s) and send it to us in an email with your name & address and we will send out a replacement at no cost to you.
Our email is : contact@burleyclay.com