A Palitoy reps collection has created huge interest in collectors and many of the items have achieved high and record prices at Vectis auctions sale on the 27th May. When Palitoy ceased trading, rep Doug Carpenter was allowed to keep unsold stock and he kept boxes of it in his loft […]
A couple of very rare Dinky vehicles are currently on ebay and we always like see if they sell. They include a wonderful pre-war Dinky 28B Hornby Series Pickfords Removals And Storage and has a buy it now price of £6,500 (click to view on ebay). Also from the same […]
Nailsea glass was originally an inexpensive means of introducing radiant colour into farmhouse and cottage. This was because the basic glass was pale green bottle-glass or, from about 1815, crown glass. Such glass was not subject to the excise tax of sixpence per pound levied on flint-glass. Colourful curios in many shades of blue, green, amber and red, which might be flecked, mottled or striped, were made not only at Nailsea in Somerset but by the glassmen of Sunderland, Newcastle, Stourbridge, Wrockwardine Wood in Shropshire, Alloa in Scotland and elsewhere.
Pablo Picasso’s Les Femmes D’Alger broke the record for a piece of art when it sold at Christies on 11th May at New York’s Rockefeller Centre for an amazing $179,365,000. Pictured: Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), Les femmes d’Alger (Version ‘O’), signed ‘Picasso’ (upper right); dated ‘14.2.55.’ (on the reverse), oil on canvas, 44 7/8 x 57 […]
Merrythought have unveiled their collectible teddy bear to commemorate the birth of Princess Charlotte, the new daughter of William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Crafted from rich golden mohair, each approximately 11in tall Royal Baby teddy bear features fully-articulated limbs, shiny deep brown eyes and a beautifully hand-stitched nose. […]
Hazle Ceramics have been quick off the mark in releasing a a Limited release painting to celebrate the birth of Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana and aptly named Princess Charlotte’s Shop. When Prince George was born Hazle Ceramics also released a Limited Painting for the event and this edition looks like […]
Swarovski’s latest Disney edition is a tribute to Disney’s new Cinderella movie. The new Cinderella model showcases Swarovski’s expert craftsmanship and depicts Cinderella dancing in a sparkling blue and clear crystal outfit. The edition is only available in 2015 and is priced at £349.
A Corgi Rockets James Bond No.978 Gift Set with an estimate of £2200-£2600 is one of the highlights of the Vectis Specialist Diecast sale to be held on the 28th April. The sale features five private owner collections, including Dinky, Corgi, Mettoy, Spot-on and Tomica. The sale also includes British, […]
Robert Harrop’s Dr Who collection has received much praise from fans and collectors and the latest addition to the collection has been revealed – a Silurian from the 1970 episode ‘Doctor Who and the Silurians’. This is another great addition and will be very popular among Dr Who and […]
Heritage Auctions Entertainment auction on the 18th April and 19th April includes a treasure trove of memorabilia with a notable collection of Gone With the Wind items from the James Tumblin Collection. There are nearly 100 items from and related to the film including costumes, clothing, furniture and items, props, […]
