Swarovski have just announced the release of Bubble Mo which is a Swarovski exclusive online edition only available in 2012.
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Wind in the Willows Books & Illustrators
The Wind in the Willows is a classic of children’s literature by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908.
Lladro’s Treo Lamp Praised by Wall Street Journal
Lladro’ s new Treo Lamp created a lot of interest at the recent New York’s International Contemporary Furniture Fair. It was selected by the Wall Street Journal as one of three design highlights of the show.
The Windsor Guildhall from Hazle Ceramics Celebrates the Diamond Jubilee
Hazle Ceramics have The Windsor Guildhall as part of their Jubilee celebration models. This beautiful and elegant building standing in the heart of Windsor (right next to the Crooked Tearooms) was built between 1687 and 1689.
James Bond Big Crown Wristwatch Sells for $74,500
A circa 1958 very rare Rolex Ref. 5510 Oyster Perpetual Submariner wrist watch, famously known as the “James Bond” Big Crown Wristwatch, sold for $74,500 at Heritage Auctions’ May 19 Timepieces Signature® Auction.
Rarest Glenfiddich Ever Released
Christie’s has announced the extraordinary opportunity to purchase a bottle of the rarest Glenfiddich ever released – bottle no’42 of 61 from the Glenfiddich Rare Collection.
Bonhams sells greatest single collection of Montblanc pens
Bonhams is hosting the Fine Writing Instruments: The Mel Wilmore Collection of Extraordinary Montblancs auction on June 11. This will be the greatest single collection of fine Montblanc pens ever offered at auction.
Cowabunga! First Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Illustration Brings $71,700
Auctioned by Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman via Heritage Auctions; The first full artwork of the TMNT, which led to one of the most successful comics character franchises in history.
Colour Box Holiday Time
Colour Box Holiday Time by Susan Brewer Peter Fagan, creator of those delightful Colour Box series of figures, depicted his cats, bears and other creatures in all kinds of situations – including holiday scenes. The Colour Box characters enjoyed a holiday just as much as we do – they knew […]
Batman Comic #1 Record Price
An investment partnership has paid a record price of $850,000 for a CGC 9.2 Grade 1940 copy of the Batman #1 comic book. Batman #1 introduced the first appearance of two other familiar comic book characters, the Joker and Catwoman.
