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Dusty Rhodes Collectibles Collecting The American Dream – In the world of professional wrestling, there have been few performers as charismatic, passionate, and enduring as Dusty Rhodes, “The American Dream.” Born Virgil Riley Runnels Jr. on October 11, 1945, Rhodes became one of the most influential and beloved figures in […]
Collecting Boglins A Journey Through the World of Collectible Creepy-Cute Puppetry – In the realm of 1980s toys, few creatures captured the imagination of children quite like the Boglins. These unique, grotesque, and undeniably endearing puppet toys took the world by storm, becoming a beloved part of many childhood memories. […]
Charles Hubert Brannam (1855-1937) was a renowned British potter, born in 1855 in Barnstaple, Devon, England. He is often thought of as the founder of the Brannam Pottery. Although the most famous name associated with the pottery it was actually Charles’s father Thomas Backway Brannam who established the pottery in […]
William John Charles Pitcher (1858-1925) also know as Wilhelm and C. Wilhelm was an acclaimed costume designer of his time, known for his remarkable ability to create elegant and intricate costumes that accurately reflected the time period of the productions he worked on. With over 200 productions to his name, […]
What is a glass gather? – A glass gather is a term used in glassblowing to describe the process of collecting molten glass on the end of a blowpipe. A blowpipe is a long, hollow metal tube that is used to blow air into the molten glass, shaping it into […]
A number of small Royal Doulton character jugs were also used to create a series of cigarette lighters. There were 14 Royal Doulton Lighters created: Old Charley; Buz Fuz; Mr Pickwick; Captain Cuttle, Cap’n Cuttle; Mr Micawber; Beefeater; Falstaff; Long John Silver; Porthos; Rip Van Winkle; Poacher; Lawyer; Bacchus and […]
Boom Boom Collecting Basil Brush – Basil Brush is a much-loved British icon, and has been entertaining children on television for over 50 years. He first burst onto screens in the 1960s, and since then has appeared in numerous shows. Basil is famed for his witty one-liners and mischievous sense […]
Per Lutken was a renowned Danish draughtsman and glass craftsman who became a legendary name in the world of glass design. Born in 1916 in Denmark, Lutken had an eye for detail and was passionate about all forms of fine craftsmanship. One of the most iconic glass designer he is […]
The Claycraft Potteries Company was a pottery studio that operated in California from 1921 to 1939, producing some of the most beautiful and intricate tile designs of its time, including the National Parks series which is attracting growing interest from collectors. Established in 1921, it employed Fred Robertson and Gus […]
45 years since its release Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas remains one of the most beloved holiday specials. Originally airing in 1977 in Canada and 1978 in the US, the special is based on the 1971 children’s book of the same name by Russell Hoban and pictures by Lillian Hoban. Directed […]
