Amphora Pottery, originally known as Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel (R.S.K.), was founded in 1892 by Alfred Stellmacher in Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia. This renowned ceramic manufacturer made significant contributions to the Art Nouveau movement, gaining international acclaim for its exquisite earthenware vases and other decorative pieces. The factory’s history is intertwined with […]
Lladro has once again delighted collectors and animation fans with their latest porcelain creation: a delightful interpretation of Lladro Tweety Bird character, meticulously sculpted by the talented Eva Maria Cuerva. This new release beautifully captures the essence of one of the most beloved characters in pop culture history. Tweety, known […]
Lladro has recently unveiled a stunning new addition to their collection: a dynamic and spectacular Batman figurine, sculpted by the talented Eva Maria Cuerva. This limited series, capped at just 500 units, is set to become a coveted piece for collectors and Batman enthusiasts alike. Batman, alongside Superman, stands as […]
Sam Herman, a pioneer of the Studio Glass movement, is celebrated for his innovative techniques and distinctive designs that transformed contemporary glass art. His studio glass bottles, known for their vibrant colors, intricate textures, and fluid forms, are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. This feature includes a […]
The Beswick Characters of David Hand’s Animaland were all modelled by Arthur Gredington and were based on David Hand’s Animaland characters. There were eight figures in the collection and were produced by Beswick from 1949 to 1955. The figures were: Dinkum Platypus, Zimmy the Lion, Felia, Ginger Nutt & Hazel […]
The Royal Doulton Beswick Sporting Characters collection, brilliantly designed by Andy Moss and produced exclusively for Sinclairs, offers a playful twist on the world of sports through a series of ceramic figurines, each limited to 1,500 pieces. The set of 6 models was introduced from 1998 to 2000. This delightful […]
The Memphis Milano design movement, which emerged in the early 1980s, is renowned for its bold, eclectic aesthetic that defied the norms of functional design and embraced a playful, postmodern approach. Founded in Milan in 1981 by Ettore Sottsass and a collective of young designers, the Memphis Group sought to […]
Sam Herman (1936 – 2020) was a renowned glass artist, painter, and sculptor, standing as a central figure in the Studio Glass Movement. Widely acknowledged as the founding father of this movement in Great Britain and Australia, Herman’s influence is seminal. He inspired a generation of glass artists and developed […]
Collectors and enthusiasts of vintage cinema and memorabilia are in for a delightful surprise as Annalee Dolls introduces its latest creation, the “Step in Time” collection. This exclusive edition, inspired by the beloved 1964 film “Mary Poppins,” features meticulously crafted figures of the film’s cherished characters, the Nanny and her […]
Weatherby’s Zany Zookies – Zookies are super, large, colourful character-type creatures are great fun to collect. During the 1950s, a number of companies began manufacturing ranges of animals, hoping that people would go on to collect several in a set. Wade introduced their exceedingly popular Whimsies – delicate, realistically-modelled porcelain […]
