The leaving of visiting cards was a prevalent feature of Victorian society and life. Visiting cards were an essential accessory to any proper Regency or Victorian lady or gentleman and served not just as a letter of introduction or aide memoire, but as an indicator of social class and good manners. In those […]
This special Wade Whimsie Poppy is set to be released in November by C&S Collectables in association with the Wade Collectors Club. For more details visit https://www.cscollectables.co.uk/
It is not surprising that so many collectors find vinaigrettes a fascinating subject. These small boxes, used for holding a sponge soaked in sweet-smelling vinegar, were made in an endless variety of shapes and decoration. Their inner grilles were delicately pierced for the escape of the scent in charming and […]
The most famous American name in the history of art glass is Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933), the first and the greatest of his nation to make an original and lasting contribution to the art of glass making.
One of the biggest movie stars of the world, actor, writer and director Sylvester Stallone — the only actor with the distinction of opening a number one film across five decades — will offer fans a chance to bid on more than a thousand iconic costumes and props from his […]
As an obsessive follower of fashion one of my favourite pastimes is spending copious amounts of money in the designer shops lining London’s smartest streets. Just recently I caught the train home armed with bags bearing the names of Gucci and Lulu Guinness, but if I’d had enough money then […]
This is a very early tin plate Japanese Diving Submarine made by CK Kuramochi. It has its original box with some very nice imagery of the submarine at sea. This example is missing a plug to the rear and a flag at the back. The flag is actually a Union […]
We are great fans of Mego toys at WCN. The company have produced some spectacular figures and toys such as the Mego Robin-Shuttle and they continue to attract collectors and prices tend to generally be on the increase. It was designed for 3 3/4″ Pocket Superheroes Robin figurine and would […]
Bonhams has announced that Richard Attenborough: a life both sides of the camera – a sale of Lord Attenborough’s memorabilia and selected contents from his houses in London and on the Isle of Bute – will be held at Bonhams Knightsbridge, London on 21st October. Lord Attenborough (1923-2014) was one of […]
Propworx sixth Star Trek auction is set to take place at the Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas on Sunday 9th August 11A.M. PST on Sunday. All the lots from the auctions will be on display at the convention from August 6th-9th, along with a large private collection of costumes and props just […]
