Slot car enthusiasts and James Bond collectors have a new cinematic vehicle to add to their layouts with the release of the Scalextric C4606 Checker Taxi Cab, inspired by the 1973 Bond film Live and Let Die. The model recreates the bright yellow New York taxi seen during one of […]
Arequipa Pottery occupies a distinctive place in the history of American studio ceramics. Produced at the Arequipa Sanatorium in Fairfax, Marin County, California, the pottery emerged from a remarkable social and artistic experiment during the early twentieth century. Founded in 1911 by physician Dr. Philip King Brown, the Arequipa Sanatorium […]
Spanish porcelain maker Lladró has unveiled one of its most unexpected collaborations to date, partnering with The Pokémon Company to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with two handcrafted porcelain sculptures featuring the franchise’s most beloved characters, Pikachu and Eevee. The collection combines Lladró’s renowned craftsmanship with one of the world’s most […]
Rockingham pottery and porcelain, produced at Swinton in South Yorkshire between approximately 1826 and 1842, remains one of the most distinctive chapters in English ceramic history. Although often associated broadly with Rococo extravagance, the true Rockingham output was in fact limited to just sixteen years of porcelain manufacture under the […]
The Pairpoint Corporation, established in 1900 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, became one of America’s most distinctive early twentieth-century lighting manufacturers. Among its most celebrated creations were the blown glass shades known as “Puffies”, a striking alternative to the leaded-glass lamps popularised by Tiffany Studios. We take a look at these […]
Wētā Workshop has introduced a striking new collectible series with its Limited Edition Lord of the Rings Art Cards, celebrating the characters of Middle-earth through original artwork by concept artist Iona Brinch. Designed as both standalone artworks and a unified series, these cards blend fine art, film design, and Tolkien […]
The annual Lladró Christmas ornaments are eagerly awaited by collectors, and the 2025 Christmas Porcelain Ball and Bell continue this much-loved tradition in refined style. Both pieces form part of Lladró’s annual limited-edition holiday collection and are designed to celebrate the most special moments of the festive season. The 2025 […]
In 1986, Wade Ceramics added a charming pair of engines to its long list of character pieces: Thomas and Percy, the stars of Thomas the Tank Engine. These porcelain models were inspired by the ever-popular stories of Reverend Wilbert Awdry and arrived just as the television series Thomas the Tank […]
In 2025, The Sound of Music celebrates its 60th anniversary. Released in 1965 and directed by Robert Wise, the film adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved stage musical quickly became a worldwide phenomenon. Starring Julie Andrews as Maria and Christopher Plummer as Captain Georg von Trapp, the film combined sweeping […]
Bretby Bamboo Ware is one of the most recognisable and charming styles of late 19th-century British pottery. Produced by the Bretby Art Pottery Company—founded in 1883 by Henry Tooth and William Ault in Woodville, Derbyshire—these decorative ceramics reflect the Victorian era’s fascination with nature and Oriental design. The design features […]
