The architect Josef Hoffmann, the painter and graphic designer Koloman Moser, and patron Fritz Waerndorfer founded the Wiener Werkstätte, or Vienna Workshop, in 1903. It was a successful association in Vienna, Austria, that brought together architects, artists, designers, and artisans working in the fields of ceramics, fashion, silver, furniture, and […]
The classic Planet of the Apes film was released in 1968 and four further films were released in the first series: Beneath the Planet of the Apes 1970; Escape from the Planet of the Apes 1971; Conquest of the Planet of the Apes 1972; and Battle for the Planet of […]
Vectis will be holding The James Bond Anniversary collection auction on the 9th of August which features a large collection of Corgi Juniors boxed and unboxed vehicles and gift sets, Corgi Aston Martin and Lotus Esprit variations, plus other vehicles from the films. The auction looks very exciting with some […]
Ooloo the Cat was the creation of cartoonist George Studdy who created the famed Bonzo the Dog character. Ooloo the Cat appeared in the Sketch newspaper in 1929 as a feline counterpart to Bonzo. The Chad Valley Ooloo the Cat was made in the 1930s. The Chad Valley Ooloo the […]
We get many emails each week asking for valuations. We try to turn some into features in our Antiques & Collectables Price Guide and a recurring question is the value of the 1977 Silver Jubilee Crown. These were minted for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977 and over 37 million […]
So many breathtaking pieces of vintage jewellery continue to circulate today, with the most iconic eras producing timeless jewellery that continue to meet the demands of modern consumers. So, let’s introduce the most iconic vintage jewellery eras of all time and what makes each era so iconic! Georgian Era (1714-1835) […]
The Conan stories were written by Robert E. Howard and first appeared in the magazine Weird Tales, first appearing in 1932. The stories did not appear in book format until The Gnome Press editions published from 1950 to 1957. They were the first hardcover collection of Howard’s Conan stories, including […]
Collecting Conan Paperbacks – Whether you’re a fan of the books, the movies, or both, there’s no denying that Conan is one of the most iconic and popular fighting fantasy characters in history. Created by Robert E. Howard in the 1930s, Conan the Barbarian also referred to as The Cimmerian […]
Collecting Novelty Soaps – Soap has been around for centuries, but it wasn’t until the 19th century that soap became a common household item. The first boxed household soap was made by Sunlight in 1884. Prior to that, soap was typically made in small batches and was a luxury item. […]
Thomas Whieldon was born in 1719 in Fenton, Staffordshire and is one of the most famous potters of his era. Whieldon is credited with the industrialization of pottery manufacture and was one of the first potters to successfully produce creamware. In this feature we take a look at his famous […]
