Vintage mermaids made by such companies as Lefton, Ceramicraft, Py, Freeman McFarlin and Norcrest to name a few, are making a big splash and have been for a few years now. I am realizing those valued collectibles are becoming more and more elusive. While still available on some auction sites and occassionally from estate sales, they are not as plentiful as they once were. You will find the large majority displayed on collectors' walls. Still, they are to be found but the quality is not always there. Often times they are not to be considered in very good condition.

On the other hand, there are reproductions. I have some that are absolutely beautiful and I have bought others that screamed home-made! If you can locate someone who does quality reproductions (I do them myself for fun and profit}, then bingo. You can have quality mermaids at quality prices, even custom made to your own specifications. I know some collectors who collect both - vintage and reproductions. It is all a matter of taste and choice.  Some collectors will buy only the vintage mermaids while others will buy both vintage mermaids and mermaid reproductions. I find that my reproductions blend very well with my vintage collectibles. They all display nicely on my walls.