As an exclusive gift to SCS Members who have purchased the entire Wonders of the Sea trilogy, Swarovski is offering the unique Blue Tang Fish . You will automatically receive it when you purchase next year’s third and final piece Community , if you already own Harmony and Eternity.
Other News
Swarovski’s Holly Jolly Christmas
Designer Heinz Tabertshofer has created Community exclusively for members of the Swarovski Crystal Society (SCS). It forms the third and final part of the Wonders of the Sea trilogy. Together with the annual editions from 2005 and 2006 – Harmony and Eternity – Community completes the panoramic trilogy .
Dr Who beats Dennis to book crown
This year’s Doctor Who annual has outsold the Beano annual in sales volume, selling over 270,000 copies. This is the first time the Beano, has been outsold since the 1940s.
£5 Postage stamp from 1882 makes £15,000 world record price
A large orange stamp that cost £5 in 1882 used for posting heavy parcels to the furthest reaches of the British Empire set a new world record price for such a stamp at Bonhams in Knightsbridge on December 19 when it sold for £15,270.
Hantel’s 2006 Final Reindeer is Rudolph
Hantel have released the final Reindeer to join the team which began in 1995. There have been 10 Reindeer released and fittingly the final Reindeer is Rudolph.
Sally Tuffin’s Butterfy Tree Steals Show at Bonhams
Dennis Chinaworks’ sale at Bonhams on 6th December 2006, was once again a renowned success, proving that Sally Tuffin’s designs are constantly growing in popularity with collectors. Frenzied bidding ensured that each lot sold for far more than expected, but as predicted, it was the stunning, intricate “Butterfly Tree” that stole the show, selling for a staggering hammer price of £11,000.
Lorna Bailey’s Antartic Christmas
Lorna Bailey has introduced a wonderful new design for Christmas 2006 entitles Antartic Christmas. The pattern featuring a festive penguin is available on a number of designs.
Record price realized at Christie’s for iconic dress from Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Audrey Hepburn’s iconic black dress designed by Hubert de Givenchy from the much-loved 1961 classic film, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, more than exceeded pre-sale expectations, selling for £467,200/$923,187/€692,390 at Christie’s South Kensington in the Film and Entertainment Sale on 5 December 2006.
Bonhams Has Christmas All Sewn Up
Merriment for Christmas
Ty’s December Beanie of the Month is the festively named Merriment. A lovely white teddy Beanie holding a Christmas Wreath.
