Continuing our Halloween 2022 look at some of the horror themed editions released by Royal Doulton we feature the Royal Doulton Frankensteins Monster Character Jug. The Frankenstein’s Monster jug was modelled by Martyn Alcock who is probably most well known at Doulton for his Bunnykins. The Royal Doulton Frankensteins Monster Character […]
Continuing our Halloween 2022 look at some of the horror themed editions released by Royal Doulton we feature the Royal Doulton Count Dracula Character Jug. The Count Dracula jug was modelled by David Biggs (David B Biggs) and was released in 1997, the Royal Doulton Centenary, and was the Character Jug […]
With Halloween 2022 approaching we thought we would take a look at some of the horror themed editions released by Royal Doulton starting with the Royal Doulton Phantom of the Opera Character Jug. The Phantom jug is a great piece and was modelled by David Biggs (David B Biggs). It […]
The Royal Doulton Kateroo seriesware was introduced in 1905 and featured a stylised black and white cat based on the drawings and newspaper illustrations of David Henry Souter. The series became known as the Kateroo series or Souter series. Kateroo reputedly started as a inkblot on one of Souter’s drawings. […]
Royal Doulton Bibelots first appeared in the 1920s and 1930s and referred to a range of functional fanciful ash trays, ring holders, salt cellars and soap dishes featuring animals, birds, insects and mythical creatures. They were designed by some of Doulton Lambeth leading designers including Leslie Harradine, Harry Simeon and […]
The Smurfs Collectors Club was founded in 1986 with the first newsletter released dated Summer 1986. In November 1987 Schleich wrote to the club offering to produce a 2″ limited edition Good Luck Smurf exclusively for the club. This was announced by the Smurfs Collectors Club in their Newsletter 8 […]
Just released by Royal Selangor are the impressive The Dark Knight Returns Batman and Superman figures. Based on the classic Frank Miller comic Batman The Dark Knight Returns in which a retired Batman comes out of retirement, only to find himself facing his one-time ally Superman in one of the […]
Namiki pens are the perfect blend of art and history and are considered to be some of the finest writing instruments in the world. Each pen is a work of art, with a unique design using traditional Japanese techniques that date back to the Heian period (794-1185). A single pen […]
Just released for pre-order is the excellent The Windy City Vase by Moorcroft designer Paul Hilditch. The Windy City Vase by Moorcroft Chicago is well-known for its magnificent skyline that stretches across the waters of the massive freshwater Lake Michigan where the cold air that blows through the city originates. […]
The Pink Glove Tea Set by Salvador Dali. When Salvador Dali comes to stay why not have him design a pattern for a tea service. And why not? Anyway the amazing Pink Glove tea set / tea service was commissioned from Royal Crown Derby by the poet, artist and patron […]
