🏛️ Background and What They Made
Incolay Studios, Inc. was a U.S.-based producer (founded in the early 1970s) best known for fine-crafted decorative items made from proprietary Incolay stone—a layered mineral-coupled medium referred to as “in-color-lay.” It allowed for highly detailed, cameo-like relief sculptures, typically in neutral stone hues. Pieces were made in the U.S., particularly in California.
The company also held trademarks under the name “INCOLAY,” covering items like decorative boxes, faucet handles, cigarette accessories, and other collectible goods—most of which ceased registered use by the early 2000s.
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🎨 Signature Collections & Style
Collector plates and sculptural pieces often formed the core of their output. Series include:
The Romantic Poets Collection (1970s–’80s), featuring wall-hung plates (e.g. “To a Skylark” by Gayle Bright Appleby). These were limited-edition, sized around 10″ and typically boxed with certificates.
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The Shakespearean Lovers Series, depicting Shakespearean couple scenes (e.g. Hamlet & Ophelia, Romeo & Juliet), generally 8¼” diameter plates numbered and released in the late ’80s.
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They also produced decorative jewelry boxes and musical cases (e.g. Le Magnifique music box), often limited edition and valued by collectors.
💰 Market & Collectibility
These items are collectible vintage décor from the late 20th century. Value depends on the piece, condition, edition size, and whether original packaging and COA are included.
Typical market prices for plates range from ~$30–60; jewelry boxes or larger musical boxes may command ~$200–300 or more.
