The sculptors at Weta Workshop continue to create some of the best models and their latest editions include three new Gelflings in their fabulous Dark Crystal range. The three new models are 1/6 size sculptures of Jen the Gelfling, Kira the Gelfling and Seladon the Gelfling. The Jen and Kira […]
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The White Kodak Brownie 127 Camera
The Kodak Brownie 127 camera is a classic design of the 1950s from Kodak Cameras. It was manufactured at Kodak’s UK factory and...
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Nuremberg Alms Dishes & Nuremberg Dishes, Basins and Bowls
The brass basins, dishes and bowls created in Nuremberg, Bavaria in the 15th, 16th and 17th century are often referred to by collectors...
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Platinum Anniversary Queen Elizabeth II Toby Jug from Bairstow Pottery
Just released from Bairstow Pottery to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is this special Platinum Anniversary Queen Elizabeth...
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The Universal Appeal of Tea Collecting
For years, drinking tea has been an immensely satisfying ritual, especially for those who pride themselves in being a tea connoisseur....
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Nuremberg Alms Dishes & Nuremberg Dishes, Basins and Bowls
December 31, 2021The brass basins, dishes and bowls created in Nuremberg, Bavaria in the 15th, 16th and 17th century -
The Universal Appeal of Tea Collecting
December 19, 2021For years, drinking tea has been an immensely satisfying ritual, especially for those who pride -
Collecting the Escape from Colditz board game
December 6, 2021Originally released in 1973 this highly competitive, strategy card and dice driven board game can
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Sweep cleans up at auction
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Modern Horror Comes to Auction – Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger and Jason Vorhees
November 6, 2021The Prop Store Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction from the 9th-11th November includes over -
Happy Day’s The Fonz Jacket and Motorbike lead Bonham’s TCM Hollywood Cool auction
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Art News
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Head of a Bear by Leonardo da Vinci sets world record for drawing at Christies
July 8, 2021Leonardo da Vinci’s Head of a Bear, offered as the leading lot in the Exceptional Sale held this -
Quentin Blake A Retrospective at Christies
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Three Studies for a Portrait by Francis Bacon at Christies
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The White Kodak Brownie 127 Camera
January 5, 2022The Kodak Brownie 127 camera is a classic design of the 1950s from Kodak Cameras. It was -
Wedgwood Peter Rabbit Christmas Plates
November 20, 2021The Wedgwood Peter Rabbit Christmas plates were a Xmas tradition from the early 1980s to the early -
Sylvac Pottery 1715 Dog Cruet Condiment Set
November 15, 2021Sylvac are well known for their dog and rabbit figures but until recently we had not seen this
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Other News
New Dark Crystal Gelflings from Weta Workshop
The sculptors at Weta Workshop continue to create some of the best models and their latest editions include three new Gelflings in their fabulous Dark Crystal range. The three new models are 1/6 size sculptures of Jen the Gelfling, Kira the Gelfling and Seladon the Gelfling. The Jen and Kira […]
The White Kodak Brownie 127 Camera
The Kodak Brownie 127 camera is a classic design of the 1950s from Kodak Cameras. It was manufactured at Kodak’s UK factory and aimed at the aspiring classes who wanted a cheap but simple, stylish and effective camera. It was made in bakelite and over 2 million were produced in […]
Nuremberg Alms Dishes & Nuremberg Dishes, Basins and Bowls
The brass basins, dishes and bowls created in Nuremberg, Bavaria in the 15th, 16th and 17th century are often referred to by collectors as ‘alms dishes’ hence the collective term Nuremberg Alms Dishes. Although Nuremberg was the leading centre for base metal production in Europe at the time, the manufacture […]
Platinum Anniversary Queen Elizabeth II Toby Jug from Bairstow Pottery
Just released from Bairstow Pottery to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is this special Platinum Anniversary Queen Elizabeth II Toby Jug. The edition is being released in five colourways: Dark Blue, Green, Grey, Light Blue and Pink. Each colour being one of the Queen’s favourites. Each jug is hand painted […]
The Universal Appeal of Tea Collecting
For years, drinking tea has been an immensely satisfying ritual, especially for those who pride themselves in being a tea connoisseur. For tea lovers, tea is more than a simple drink after a meal. It is a customary way of communicating culture and style which is why it has expanded […]
Chomp! Swatch X Peanuts Holiday Special watch
The Swatch X Peanuts range continues to expand with the release of this Swatch Christmas themed Peanuts watch. The dial depicts everyones favourite Peanuts dog Snoopy lying on his doghouse with Woodstock sitting on his tummy. The kennel is decorated with multi-coloured Christmas lights. A delightful touch is the white […]
Collecting the Escape from Colditz board game
Originally released in 1973 this highly competitive, strategy card and dice driven board game can be found as a newer version almost fifty years on. However, there is still a market for the first edition. Set during the real-life eponymous daring escape from Colditz prison, one player takes the role […]
The Unique and Creative Art of the The House of Rayne
WCN has been a fan of artist Colin Rayne for some time and in this feature we take a look at his varied and unique artefacts. Colin’s work ranges from traditional oil and watercolour paintings to incredible clocks, from sculpture to kinetic art, and from glass sculpture to large scale […]
Lladro 2021 Christmas Bells and Christmas Balls set
The annual Lladro Christmas Bells and Christmas Balls are always eagerly awaited. The 2021 editions both feature a candle motif and come in white with blue text and white with red text. Each ornament is made of porcelain and comes with an organdy ribbon which can be used to hang […]
Sweep cleans up at auction
Sooty and his pals have been a huge favourite on screen and on stage since the late 1950’s. Recently some memorabilia came up as a lot at Ewbank’s Entertainment Memorabilia auction on November the 18th. The collection was part of the estate of the late Peter Jago who passed away […]
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