Available to pre-order now and set for release from CORGI is the Harry Potter Hagrid Motorcycle and Sidecar. The model depicts the half-giant Hagrid on his motorcycle and Harry in the sidecar from the film Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1. The model looks great with fine attention […]
The work of Japanese glass designer Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) is continuing to attract a lot of buyers and investment. Rago Arts Modern Design auction on the 13th May 2002 includes 3 fine examples of his very desirable glass boxes. Lot 713 Ornamented Box Japan blown glass, gold and silver leaf […]
The Rollieflex TLR camera revolutionized photographic history by making high-quality photography more accessible to the general public. Prior to its release, cameras were bulky, expensive, and difficult to use, limiting their use to professional photographers or wealthy hobbyists. The Rollieflex’s simple design and affordable price made photography available to a […]
We take a look at the history of these very interesting Vitascope clocks along with a price guide to some examples. The Vitascope clock became a design icon of the mid 20th Century featuring an illuminated diorama with a rocking and pitching model ship. The Vitascope Clock proved to be […]
Spot-On was a range of die-cast toys produced by British toy factory Tri-ang from 1959 to 1967 (Tri-ang was a division of Lines Brothers, which had been established as a toy maker in 1935). The Spot-On range was created in response to the success of rival toy company’s Dinky and Corgi. […]
For nearly 80 years, the Murano Cenedese glass factory has been renowned for its exquisite handcrafted glass creations. Founded in Venice, Italy in 1946 by master glassblower Gino Cenedese (1907-1973). He initially started the factory with several other glass masters of the time: Alfredo Barbini, Gino Fort, Angelo Tosi and […]
Louis Wain was one of the most famous British artists of the early 20th century. He is best known for his paintings and drawings of cats in various humorous and abstract poses, but what some people may not know is that he also created a series of Cubist Cats. Some […]
A Pop Art Skeletor from designer Madsaki is set for release from Mattel Creations on Friday 29th May 2022. This will be second release from the contemporary artist in the Masters of the Universe range after his initial He-Man and Battle Cat model. The Madaski Skeletor looks amazing and is […]
Ewald Dahlskog (1894-1950) was a Swedish designer who has become known for his ceramic, glass work, pottery designs and his work in public buildings. His work is often minimalist and inspired by natural forms, which can be seen in his use of simple curves and muted colors. Dahlskog’s pieces are […]
Set for delivery this week (25th April) is Firkin Hell the latest release from Harmony Kingdom UK. Once again the piece has been created by Master Carver Peter Calvesbert and features a number of armed fish in a barrel. Below is an explanation of the piece: Reviewing the passing of […]
