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Swarovski Disney’s Cinderella

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.

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Corgi Rockets James Bond No.978 Gift Set

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, […]

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The James Tumblin Gone With the Wind Collection

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, […]

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Patton and Monty from Robert Harrop

General Patton as a Bull Terrier and Field Marshal Montgomery as a Bulldog are two excellent new timed limited editions from Robert Harrop. The two timed limited editions are both available until the 27th April and are priced at £55. General Patton has been sculpted by Mike Rogers. Field Marshal […]

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American Pie lyrics sell for $1.2m

“IT IS AN AMERICAN DREAM. IT IS AN ALLEGORY. AND IT HAS BECOME AN ANTHEM.” – Don McLean The original manuscript of Don McLean’s American Pie has sold for $1.2m (£806,000) at Christies in New York on the 7th April. The lot included the  complete working manuscript for the song […]

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Historical Staffordshire Pottery

It was at the beginning of the reign of Queen Victoria that the Staffordshire potters first produced their characteristic portrait pottery. The young Queen and her family inspired enough pottery models to suggest an important collection in themselves. Pictured right: c1840s Staffordshire figures of Queen Victoria and Albert on horseback. […]