Welcome to the WCN Collecting Articles and Features Channel dedicated to all things related to collecting, antiques, pottery, vintage toys, dolls, teddy bears, memorabilia, books, comics, figurines and everything else collectable. Our aim is to provide collectors with information on all aspects of antiques and collecting, from identifying and valuing antiques, to tips on starting and growing a collection, and to featured collectible histories.
We feature hundreds of articles and features on all aspects of collecting, written by experts in the field. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just getting started, we hope you’ll find something of interest here. Thanks for reading! You can also search for articles using the magnifying glass to the top right of the web site.
The Royal Worcester Alice in Wonderland Candle Snuffers series were by sculpted by Freda Doughty (1895-1972). The series was introduced in 1957 and was discontinued in 1959. The series pre-dates the fine Beswick Alice in Wonderland figurine set designed by Graham Tongue. There were seven models in the series: Alice […]
The world of gaming has gone through tremendous transformations since its inception, and the Merlin game (also known as Merlin The Electronic Wizard) is one such piece of electronic gaming history that has managed to hold a special place in the hearts of many. Launched in 1978 by Parker Brothers […]
Collecting the Disney Skyliner Disney Skyliner Collectibles – The Disney Skyliner is a state-of-the-art gondola transportation system that provides a unique and enjoyable way to travel around the parts of the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This innovative mode of transportation opened to the public in September 2019 and […]
The Disney Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship and Restaurant was a unique dining experience that was located in Disneyland’s Fantasyland from 1955 to 1982. The restaurant was designed to resemble a pirate ship, complete with masts, rigging, and a crow’s nest. The ship was also equipped with cannons that […]
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 […]
