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Phillip Connor (24.164.186.183) -

I'm attempting to learn about IKAROS Pottery manufactored in Rhodes Greece. Despite my effords I have learned little. Is there anyone out there that can steer me in the right direction as to the history of this manufactor of pottery? Thank you for any help on this subject. Phil

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Reply #1 monty (67.120.92.205) -

yes I know something about it - it was founded by a Mr. Hadjicostantis - he and his family lived in Rhodes - I have many of their pieces. He and his wife died some years ago in a car accident - I have been trying to find out if the company is still ongoing, perhaps being run by his son...

The founder taught the people how to make the pottery and paint and glaze it.

The clay - if you chip a piece - is reddish

He was an expert on china

His factory involved the entire operation

They used to have ads in the New Yorker magazine...

Reply #2 Frank Principato (68.6.198.244) -

I have a little knowledge of Ikaros pottery.

I was stationed in Rhodes with United States Coast Guard on the ship USGC Courier (Voice of America) from 1956-1958. I met Doroteos Bonis which now owns Bonis Pottery. He became a very close friend and at that time he was working for Ikaros pottery, as a matter of fact he was also the shops english interpreter. He told me that he started working for Ikaros at the age of ten. I believe the pottery shop was in operation shortly after the war was over. I returned to Rhodes in 1960 and married Doroteos sister and at that time Ikaros was still in operation. I do know that the shop does not exist anymore as to the date it closed shop I am not sure. I do talk to my Brother-In-Law once in a while and I will ask him when Ikaros closed.

I have a large antique plate from Ikaros with the inscription on the back written in the Italian spelling (Icaros).

I hope this info helps.

Regards, Frank Principato

Reply #3 Mike Colbert (132.250.131.61) -

Hi,

I am Costa Hadjicostantis grandson (oldest daughter Chrysanthi's son). My grandfather owned and operated Icaros until his death in 1986. Unfortunately both of my grandparents were killed in a car accident. After that, the factory was closed. The factory was originally a school (International Ceramic Arts, Rhodes -> ICAROS) My grandfather bought it in the 20's I believe. I spent many summers making pottery there and it really makes me happy there is still interest in it. It was my grandfather's love.

Mike

Reply #4 janine phariss (68.230.88.101) -

I have a little vase that says on the bottom, 'hand made by bonis rhodes' and has the number 1000/0 on it. I thought i would look

it up before I tossed it. Glad I did! My grandmother had it.

Reply #5 Constance (63.166.210.221) -

I was looking for information about Icaros pottery on the web when I came across this site. I recently bought 2 pieces that were made by Icaros pottery in 1964 and are signed by "George".

I saw the comment by Costa and was wondering if his grandfather was George or if he knows who this artist is.

By the way, the vase and pitcher are beautiful.

Reply #6 Joe (24.5.69.171) -

I just returned from a business trip to Athens and purchased a piece the shop owner said was from a former pottery factory in Rhodes and was from the 60s or 70s.

My piece is a dark green stylish horse statue about 23 cm tall.

It is difficult to read the factory stamp text, but in the center appears to be a bull between two columns.

Does this sound like the Ikaros factory?

If anyone can e-mail me or send me to a website that might have more information, that would be great.

I would be glad to e-mail a picture of the piece and its factory mark.

Thank you.

Reply #7 john giakoumakis (72.134.20.12) -

I was wondering if anyone migt have the vinyl album of akolouthia.

there are certain lyrics I can not make out.

Can anyone help.

Reply #8 kathy spinney (64.12.117.202) -

I have a hand made in Rhodes Greece by Icaros Porttery

numbered A.822-6 or G not sure. It is a beautiful plate. Where can I find out the value?

Reply #9 james west (71.83.40.177) -

i have a rare ikaros vase for sale on ebay now with a low starting price be the winner of this beautiful vase at jimsstuff_123 at ebay .com

Reply #10 rivers from Maine - Sun Jun 1 10:02:05 2008

I also have a beautiful piece from Icaros pottery. The inscription on the bottom N/14-G would mean what?

How can I find information on this piece?

Thank you

Reply #11 TERRELL FRAIN (68.54.122.5) - Sun Jul 6 08:47:29 2008

I HAVE A VASE BLUE FLOWERS AND GOLD ACCESS AND TRIM ON THE

BOTTOM ? 1CARDS RHODES GREECE B/430.2 I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE VALUE OF THIS VASES. THANK YOU, TERRELL FRAIN

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