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 […]
Sooty and his pals have been a huge favourite on screen and on stage since the late 1950’s. Recently some memorabilia came up as a lot at Ewbank’s Entertainment Memorabilia auction on November the 18th. The collection was part of the estate of the late Peter Jago who passed away […]
The Wedgwood Peter Rabbit Christmas plates were a Xmas tradition from the early 1980s to the early 2000s. The series of plates all featured Beatrix Potter’s most famous character Peter Rabbit in various scenes and predicaments. From 1981-1987 the text on plate was ‘ Peter Rabbit wishes you a very […]
