A pair of Queen Victoria’s black and white hand-stitched silk stockings have been sold at Lyon and Turnbull for almost £700, in Edinburgh. The hammer price was £690 as part of a fine antiques sale.
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Doll collecting – How Do You Begin?
Recently, a friend said, ‘I’d like to collect dolls. But there are lots of different kinds. How do I start and what are the best to buy?’ This really had me thinking; it’s a difficult query to reply to as there’s no easy answer. The first thing to establish is […]
A Danish design icon is turning ten – Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Mega
When Blue Fluted Mega was launched in the year 2000, it took the world by storm. The new reinterpretation of the classic Blue Fluted design wrote design history, and is still sold around the world today.
Royal Copenhagen Easter Eggs 2010
If you are one of the many people who love Royal Copenhagen’s elegant Easter eggs, it’s time to start celebrating. This year Royal Copenhagen is adding a decorative new bonbonniere and a large goose egg to its collection, as well as launching poetic new motifs for the popular Easter eggs.
The Original Contract To Purchase Graceland In Memphis, Signed By Elvis Presley And His Parents In 1957
the original contract to purchase Graceland in Memphis, Tenn., in 1957, signed by Elvis Presley and both his parents.
Limited Edition Wade Jack Russell Whimsies
Available from Wade and C & S Collectables from April are their latest Whimsies featuring a pair of Jack Russells. They come in tan & white and black & white.
The set is limited to 500 pairs.
Wade SpongeBob Moneybank
One of the most popular children’s TV characters is now available in the form of a money bank from Wade Ceramics.
The SpongeBob Moneybank stands 6" high and features SpongeBob in one of his classic happy poses. It is being issued in its own Wade gift box.
Tiger Tease from Adam Binder
Just released from Adam Binder Editions is the very clever Tiger Tease. The piece marks not only Valentines Day but also marked the start of the Chinese New Year. Adam Binder says “2010 is the year of the Tiger and to celebrate, I have carved this Tiger and Monkey piece […]
Crackle Glass
Glass is the third most popular collectible in the world, and Crackle Glass is one of the most beautiful and interesting. Crackle Glass is also known by other names, such as Craquelle Glass, Ice Glass and Overshot Glass. How is crackle glass made? It was the Venetian glass makers of […]
Louis Wain and His Cats – Life & Pottery
In June 2008, The Canterbury Auction Galleries realised a record price for a Louis Wain ceramic cat figurine. Estimated at a modest £1,500-£2,00 the 20th Century Amphora pottery figure created in a ‘Cubist’ manner designed by Louis Wain went on to sell for a staggering £8,200 hammer price. One […]
