A collection of 250 pieces of Charlotte Rhead pottery will be going under the hammer at Charles Ross Auctioneers on the 5th September. The single owner collection is being presented as the Charlotte Rhead Auction and features plaques, chargers, bowls and under vases designed by Charlotte Rhead for Crown Ducal, Burgess […]
Lincoln Auctioneers, Unique Auctions are to auction a full size replica of the HM Bark Endeavour at the Antique & Collectors auction on the 28th August. The 400 tonne ship is only one of two full size replicas in the world, the one being sold is located in Stockton-on-Tees (not […]
On September 6th Vectis Auction will be presenting one of the finest Dinky Toy Collections to be sold in recent years. The owner, Steve Bonney has been collecting fine Dinky for over 30 years, and the auction will consist of over 700 lots of British Dinky cars, commercials, buses and […]
The traditional Quimper faience pottery has been created in the Brittany region since the late 17th century and the tradition continues today with the Henriot Quimper factory. Another factory located in Quimper, Ceramiques de Cornouaille, is also continuing the proud tradition of pottery creation in the region. The Ceramiques de Cornouaille […]
Sylvac Squirrel. The version of the Sylvac Squirrel has the design number 1144 and is in the classic green Sylvac colour. It dates from the 1930s. Price Guide / Value: Sylvac Squirrel £20/£30 ($28/$42) Related Sylvac Pottery and Sylvac Animals information
Cath Kidston’s successful collaboration with Disney has its fourth instalment with a range based on Peter Pan set for release on the 22nd September. The previous Cath Kidston Disney collections featured Winnie the Pooh, Minnie and Mickey and 101 Dalmatians have all received favourable reviews and sales, with considerable interest […]
Bécherel The City of Books. One of the highlights to a recent trip to Brittany was a visit to Bécherel The City of Books also the Village of Books. Being a collector of first editions, antiquarian and children’s books it was exciting to visit the 15 or so bookshops all […]
Collecting Butlins Badges and Butlins Memorabilia Each year millions of people head for sunnier climates to enjoy their annual holiday. Whether travelling to Spain, Italy or Florida, no-one gives a second thought to boarding an aircraft and jetting off to all the different corners of the globe. However, this wasn’t […]
To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the wedding of HM Queen Elizabeth II & HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Corgi has produced a die-cast Classic Routemaster and Mini in unique commemorative liveries. 70th Anniversary of The Royal Wedding Classic Mini – Scale 1:36 Length 85mm 70th Anniversary of The Royal […]
If you combine Disney, ENESCO and talented artist Miss Mindy you get a wonderful and unique re-imagining of Disney with The World of Miss Mindy. The collection has definitely struck a chord here at WCN and everybody loves Miss Mindy’s take on Belle, Cogsworth and Lumiere. The launch collection of […]
