The Rest of the Story...
Again, all on this shelf are from Poland. They are heavy pieces. The smallest, as you would expect the cheapest. The bowl has a leaf design and sells for $55. The middle vase took the most work and sells for $159. The largest is covered with Kurt's simple, yet stunning straight line design. It's priced for $73--a steal when compared to something its size elsewhere. 
Retired Republican state representative (73-81, 93-01). Began government career in the U.S. Budget Bureau (before it was called the Office of Management and Budget). Served as McHenry County Treasurer (66-70). Ran for GOP nomination for Congress in 1980. Ran for State Comptroller in 1983. Ran as Libertarian Party candidate for Governor in 2002. Web site archived by Library of Congress here. Won/loss record for public office is 19 and 4. Bachelor's degree in economics from Oberlin College. Master's degree in public administration from the University of Michigan. Graduate of Crystal Lake Community High School.