Of all the varieties of china manufactured by the firm of W. H. Goss, the Cottages of W H Goss and other small buildings have probably the greatest appeal. They are accurately modelled, of a fine translucent body, well decorated and are not disfigured by a transfer crest. In this […]
Other News
New Dogs from Lladro
Lladro’s new Fall editions include two fun dog editions – the Lladro Jack Russell With Licorice and the Lladro Chihuahua With Marshmallows. Both editions have been sculpted by Raul Rubio. These wonderful editions are sure to be popular with Lladro and dog collectors alike.
New Silver James Bond Aston Martin DB5 from Corgi
Corgi have just released a new Silver James Bond Aston Martin DB5. In 1965 Corgi won the first Toy of the Year Award for their Goldfinger James Bond Aston Martin DB5, and now fifty years later Corgi present this new release, a fully equipped DB5 for a new generation of James […]
Bairstow Pottery launch Nicola Sturgeon Character Jug
Bairstow Pottery, who specialise in character jugs have released their latest addition to their political character jug range, depicting Scotland’s First Lady Nicola Sturgeon. The Nicola Sturgeon Character Jug is being produced in two colourways: one with a black jacket and one with a red jacket. It measures 14cm in height and […]
Collecting Shoes
Collecting Shoes – In the 21st Century they put the finishing touches to any outfit and are a sign of status and adornment but shoes were originally the simplest way to protect the feet. Early shoes were made of large leaves, bark and grass tied together with vines. The decades […]
Thomas Sheraton and his Furniture Designs
London was already the great centre for the furniture world when in 1790 Thomas Sheraton, whose styles and designs were to be dominant for many decades, moved there from the North of England. Even at that time many of London’s shops were putting up plate glass windows, and a number of […]
First Sea Lord Churchill from Bairstow Pottery
Bairstow Pottery have launched a new Winston Churchill figurine named “First Sea Lord” and is based on a caricature by the political cartoonist David Wilson. David Wilson (1873 – 1935) was a political cartoonist, caricaturist, illustrator and painter, contributing cartoons to many papers and magazines and papers of the day. […]
Visiting Calling Card Cases of the Victorians
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 […]
Wade Whimsie Poppy
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/
Vinaigrettes and Pomanders – The sweet smell of collecting
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 […]













