Christies November art sale featuring the collection of Microsoft co-founder Payul G. Allen is poised to be the largest and most exceptional sale in auction history. Valued in excess of $1 billion, the sale of the Collection will be the largest and most exceptional art auction in history when it […]
The Clarice Cliff Rhodanthe pattern was introduced in 1934 and featured stylised trees with bold flower foliage with sinuous branches and trunks. The pattern became popular taking over from the famous Clarice Cliff Crocus design. We take a look at some Clarice Cliff Rhodanthe examples along with a realised auction […]
When it comes to fashion, there are few names as iconic as Mary Quant. The designer is most famous for her miniskirts and other 1960s-inspired designs, which continue to be popular even today. Mary Quant was also responsible for the fashions of a doll called Daisy, and named after the […]
The Jolly Green Giant is one of the most iconic symbols of American culture. For over 80 years, he has been a mainstay in advertising, and has become one of the longest-running campaigns in U.S. history. His image is recognized by people of all ages, and his presence can be […]
Measham Ware pottery and especially teapots were popular in the mid 19th century to the early 20th century, and is often referred to as bargeware. It was popular with people who worked and lived on the canals and inland waterways of the UK, and became synonymous with the barge people […]
In the early 20th century, a new artistic movement emerged in America which became known as American Modernism. This movement encompassed many different art forms, including architecture, painting, furniture design and interior design. One of the most notable furniture and interior designers of this time period was Karl Emmanuel Martin […]
The latest release from Mattel Creations is the Little People Masters of the Universe Skeletor’s Stronghold. For this Mattel Creations Exclusive, the fight comes to Snake Mountain, as seen on the packaging. The set includes two heroes and two villains, He-Man and Moss-Man face off against Skeletor and Faker, cast […]
Created in 1916, Mr Peanut was the advertising logo and mascot of Planters, an American snack-food company owned by Hormel. He was depicted as an anthropomorphic peanut in its shell, wearing the formal clothing of an old-fashioned gentleman, with a top hat, monocle, white gloves, spats, and cane. He has […]
Charlie the Tuna is a longtime advertising mascot for StarKist, appearing in commercials from 1961 to present. The Star-Kist advertising character Charlie Tuna is one of the most enduring and recognizable brand mascots in American history. Charlie was created to communicate the message that Star-Kist tuna was “the best tuna […]
Master Mind (sometimes Mastermind) is a classic strategy game that has been around for decades. The game was invented in 1970 by Mordecai Meirowitz, a Israeli-American engineer. Meirowitz was inspired by an old Chinese game called Bulls and Cows, which is thought to date back to the 12th century. He […]
