When it comes to innovative design there are two sisters that instantly spring to mind, Freda and Dorothy Doughty. Between them they were not only responsible for creating some of the most spectacular ceramic figurines but also for saving one of the UK’s best loved factories – Royal Worcester. Dorothy […]
Unique Auctions have announced their first Masonic Memorabilia & Masons Memorabilia auction scheduled for October. The basis for the auction is a single owner collection collected over a 50 year period containing Masonic Swords, Masonic Jewels, Masonic Badges, Masonic Regalia, Masonic Memorabilia, Masonic Books, Masonic Curios, many items of silver and gold […]
We saw this wonderful Doulton Lambeth Kookaburra Stoneware Pin Tray for the first time last week and were instantly attracted to its designs and colours. The piece dates from the early 20th century c1920s. The model measures approximately 11cm high and shows a small Kookaburra resting on a stone plinth presumably […]
Corgi have announced the forthcoming release of one of the most iconic of British aeroplanes – the Red Arrows 50th Display Season BAe Hawk Model. The model is being released in a Limited Edition of 1,000 in a 1/72 scale model. Being based in Lincolnshire, just down the RAF Scampton, the […]
The Rare First Collected Edition of Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales headline Bloomsbury Auction’s Bloomsbury Auctions’ London two day Summer Book Sale will appeal to all collecting interests. Day one features a rare first collected edition of Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘Fairy Tales’ and an impressive collection of important Incunabula, including […]
When considering the talented designers of the Doulton Lambeth factory, there is one woman whose impressive works cannot go unmentioned. Hannah Barlow was not only one of the most innovative and skilled designers of this famed factory but also a pioneer in her own right due to the fact that […]
Harmony Kingdom UK Ltd have announced the 2014 Annual Santa model. He is entitled Dream Machine and is being released in a timed edition available until December 24th 2014. The suggested Retail Price: $75 (£47 incl VAT) Dream Machine has Santa limbering up on an exercise bike for his ever-increasing delivery […]
The first-ever “Auction at Graceland” will highlight a number rare Elvis Presley artifacts. The sale is to be held on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 8 pm Eastern / 7 pm Central and includes 72 lots featuring artifacts authenticated by the new Graceland Authenticated. Elvis Presley Auction at Graceland Highlights Among the items […]
The City of Dublin is often referred to as the heart and soul of Ireland, and within the heart of the City itself is Ireland’s number one visitor attraction – The Guinness Storehouse. Opened in November 2000, it has to date, attracted over 3 million visitors including myself on a […]
To celebrate Prince George’s his first birthday Hazle Ceramics are launching a New Limited Painting entitled ‘Prince George’s Birthday Shop’ which is painted on their Sally Lunn building (which was built in 1482). The windows are filled with presents, bunting, cake and of course a birthday banner. There will be 66 […]
