Just released on the 14th September from Royal Mail is this fun set of stamps based on the Ladybird Books which themselves have become very collectible. There are 8 stamps is the Ladybird Books set of stamps covering all the themes: Adventures from History, 2nd Class Well-loved Tales, 2nd Class Key […]
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Wade Dachsund by Wharton Lang
The Wade Collectors Club will be launching a limited edition Dachshund designed by Wharton Lang, son of the famous Wade designer Faust Lang. The new Dachshund model is being created in a limited edition of 100 and will be released at the Peterborough Festival of Antiques on the 29th and 30th […]
Christie’s to sell the personal collection of Audrey Hepburn
Christie’s will present the sale of the personal collection of Audrey Hepburn, the globally renowned and celebrated film and stage actress, fashion legend and humanitarian in London this September. The collection of one of the most famous and beloved stars in the history of film and fashion will be showcased […]
Steve Bonney Dinky Collection Sale Review
One of the finest Dinky Toy Collections sold in recent years went under the hammer on September 6th at Vectis Auction. The collection consisted of 700 lots of British Dinky cars, commercials, buses and military vehicles gatehered over 30 years by collector Steve Bonney. Overall the sale achieved a very healthy £180,000 […]
The Charlotte Rhead Auction
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 […]
HM Bark Endeavour Replica to be sold at auction
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 […]
The Steve Bonney Dinky Collection at Vectis
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 […]
Ceramiques de Cornouaille – a modern Quimper factory
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
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 and Disney’s Peter Pan
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 […]















