Royal Doulton Sung Ware was developed under Doulton’s Art Director and chief designer at the time Charles Noke (Charles John Noke 1858 – 27 May 1941). The striking Sung Ware glaze along with a range of experimental transmutation glazed wares were developed by Noke and chemists at Doulton and also […]
The sculptors at Weta Workshop continue to create some of the best models and their latest editions include three new Gelflings in their fabulous Dark Crystal range. The three new models are 1/6 size sculptures of Jen the Gelfling, Kira the Gelfling and Seladon the Gelfling. The Jen and Kira […]
The Kodak Brownie 127 camera is a classic design of the 1950s from Kodak Cameras. It was manufactured at Kodak’s UK factory and aimed at the aspiring classes who wanted a cheap but simple, stylish and effective camera. It was made in bakelite and over 2 million were produced in […]
The brass basins, dishes and bowls created in Nuremberg, Bavaria in the 15th, 16th and 17th century are often referred to by collectors as ‘alms dishes’ hence the collective term Nuremberg Alms Dishes. Although Nuremberg was the leading centre for base metal production in Europe at the time, the manufacture […]
Just released from Bairstow Pottery to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is this special Platinum Anniversary Queen Elizabeth II Toby Jug. The edition is being released in five colourways: Dark Blue, Green, Grey, Light Blue and Pink. Each colour being one of the Queen’s favourites. Each jug is hand painted […]
For years, drinking tea has been an immensely satisfying ritual, especially for those who pride themselves in being a tea connoisseur. For tea lovers, tea is more than a simple drink after a meal. It is a customary way of communicating culture and style which is why it has expanded […]
The Swatch X Peanuts range continues to expand with the release of this Swatch Christmas themed Peanuts watch. The dial depicts everyones favourite Peanuts dog Snoopy lying on his doghouse with Woodstock sitting on his tummy. The kennel is decorated with multi-coloured Christmas lights. A delightful touch is the white […]
Originally released in 1973 this highly competitive, strategy card and dice driven board game can be found as a newer version almost fifty years on. However, there is still a market for the first edition. Set during the real-life eponymous daring escape from Colditz prison, one player takes the role […]
WCN has been a fan of artist Colin Rayne for some time and in this feature we take a look at his varied and unique artefacts. Colin’s work ranges from traditional oil and watercolour paintings to incredible clocks, from sculpture to kinetic art, and from glass sculpture to large scale […]
The annual Lladro Christmas Bells and Christmas Balls are always eagerly awaited. The 2021 editions both feature a candle motif and come in white with blue text and white with red text. Each ornament is made of porcelain and comes with an organdy ribbon which can be used to hang […]
