Few television shows have had the enduring cultural impact of The Brady Bunch. Airing from 1969 to 1974, this family sitcom chronicling the lives of a blended family of six children, two parents, and a quirky housekeeper became a defining show of the 1970s. Though its original run lasted only […]
The Lalique frosted glass figure of ‘Suzanne’ is one of the most elegant and evocative creations to emerge from the workshops of René Lalique. Designed in 1925, this exquisite statuette captures a serene female form in a moment of quiet grace. Reputedly modelled on Lalique’s daughter, Suzanne Lalique, the piece […]
George Borgfeldt is not a household name today, but his influence on the American toy industry is profound and enduring. Although Borgfeldt was not a toy maker himself, he pioneered a practice that now dominates the global toy market: licensing. Through his innovative approach to licensing intellectual property and distributing […]
Disney Wade Lady and the Tramp Blow-Up Prototypes – Disney and Wade pottery enthusiasts had the chance to acquire some exceptionally rare pieces at a recent Potteries Auctions event, where five unmarked prototype ‘Blow Up’ colourway figures from the classic Lady and the Tramp series went under the hammer. These […]
Among the more unusual novelty figures occasionally encountered by collectors is the charming and slightly comic “Mrs Bun” figure, a piece often attributed to the designs of the British illustrator John Hassall. Although not widely documented in standard ceramics references, the figure appears periodically in auction catalogues and dealer stock, […]
Lincoln has long been known for its historic charm, with its cathedral, castle and cobbled streets drawing visitors from across the country. Increasingly, however, collectors and curious browsers are discovering another attraction quietly building a reputation among antiques enthusiasts: the Lincoln Antiques Centre. Located within easy reach of the city […]
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 […]
