Ooloo the Cat was the creation of cartoonist George Studdy who created the famed Bonzo the Dog character. Ooloo the Cat appeared in the Sketch newspaper in 1929 as a feline counterpart to Bonzo. The Chad Valley Ooloo the Cat was made in the 1930s. The Chad Valley Ooloo the […]
What’s it Worth – Free Antiques & Collectables Price Guide
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The 1977 Silver Jubilee Crown Price Guide
We get many emails each week asking for valuations. We try to turn some into features in our Antiques & Collectables Price Guide and a recurring question is the value of the 1977 Silver Jubilee Crown. These were minted for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977 and over 37 million […]
The Conan Books from Gnome Press Price Guide
The Conan stories were written by Robert E. Howard and first appeared in the magazine Weird Tales, first appearing in 1932. The stories did not appear in book format until The Gnome Press editions published from 1950 to 1957. They were the first hardcover collection of Howard’s Conan stories, including […]
Sadler Car Teapots information and price guide
The famous Sadler Car Teapot first appeared in 1937 and was manufactured by James Sadler and Sons Ltd at their pottery at Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent. The design is probably the most iconic teapots ever, and most teapots collectors would have one in their collection. They are also popular among collectors of […]
Wade Minikins information and price guide
The Wade Minikins were issued by the Wade Pottery company from 1955 to 1958 in three series. They were modelled by William Harper, who also modelled figurines and character jugs for Royal Doulton. The models measured at most 1.5 inches and were made in white glaze. They were then decorated […]
Glass Fire Grenades information and price guide
Glass fire grenades are a type of fire extinguisher that uses a breakable glass bulb to release the extinguishing agent. They were first developed in the early 1800s and were used extensively throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. They are highly effective at extinguishing fires, but they can also […]
Sheaffer PFM (Pen For Men) Price Guide and Background
The Sheaffer PFM was a fountain pen aimed at the male market and was first introduced in 1959. It had a sleek, modern look and came in five different models, PFM1 to PFM5. In this post, we’ll explore the design of the pen and include Sheaffer PFM (Pen For Men) […]
Dunhill Aquarium Lighters information and price guide
The Dunhill Aquarium Lighters are miniature works of art that first appeared in 1949 and were made until 1959. They were a luxury functional object aimed at the wealthy and notable owners and collectors of Dunhill Aquarium Lighters were Sir Winston Churchill and the IT couple of post-war Britain Norah […]
Liptons Tea Advertising Signs information and price guide
Lipton’s Tea was founded by grocer, marketing genius and tea merchant extraordinaire Sir Thomas Lipton (1848–1931) . Lipton’s parents ran a grocery store in Glasgow and on his return from travelling in 1870, he helped in the family store. The shops were successful and soon there was a chain of […]
Coronet Midget Cameras information and price guide
The Coronet Midget camera (sometimes referred to as the Coronet Midget Sub-Miniature camera) was a popular camera in the 1930s made by the The Coronet Camera Co. The cameras were made of bakelite, were small and compact, making it easy to carry around. The camera was also affordable, originally costing […]
