We do love the range of Clarice Cliff bookends she designed and painted and in this feature we expand our information pages with a look at the Clarice Cliff Shape 405 bookends and some of the patterns that feature. We also include some realised prices at auction. They were made […]
The iconic Shelley Girl advertising figure is a rare gem from the Art Deco era capturing the essence of sophistication and being an early promotional figure from Shelley Pottery. Dating from the 1930s at a time when Shelley were creating some of there most famous designs. We take a look […]
The Hornsea Elegance pattern, designed by John Clappinson in 1955, represents a striking combination of innovation and aesthetic appeal in pottery. We take a look at the classic Hornsea Elegance pattern along with a price guide of pieces sold at auction. This range by Hornsea Pottery Co. Ltd. from Yorkshire […]
The Knickerbocker Toy Company, with its roots stretching back to the late 19th century, is a significant chapter in the history of American toy manufacturing. Founded in 1869 by a family of Dutch immigrants originally named Van Whye, the company began as a small operation in Albany, New York. The […]
Collecting Little Orphan Annie Dolls – When the Annie musical first hit London, in 1978, following on from the Broadway production a year before, it was a smash-hit. It gave numerous young girls a chance to shine, amongst them a very youthful Catherine Zeta Jones, who played the lead role […]
A rare Leica Luxus 1 camera, a coveted collector’s item produced between 1929 and 1931, has fetched a remarkable €150,000 at a recent Auction Team Breker event (on the 23rd March 2024), far exceeding its initial estimate of €18,000 to €24,000. This camera, one of only 95 ever made, is […]
The Lair of the White Worm by Bram Stoker is a lesser-known work by the renowned author of “Dracula.” It was first published in 1911. It was adapted to film by Ken Russell in 1988. We take a look at Stoker’s book and Ken Russell’ s cult film, taking a […]
Clarice Cliff and The Age of Jazz Figures – In the vibrant tapestry of the 1930s, a period effervescent with the innovative beats of jazz, Clarice Cliff’s The Age of Jazz ceramic series emerges as a striking representation of the era’s artistic fervour. This series, infused with the rhythmic essence […]
Stan Woodpecker Dodds, born in 1928 and passing in 2012, carved a niche for himself in the world of English craftsmanship, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with the enchanting lore of Yorkshire’s ‘Critter’ craftsmen. This esteemed group of designer-makers, either trained in the workshop of Robert Thompson or inspired by […]
A look at the Spot-On Tommy Spot Gift Sets – The Spot-On range by Tri-ang was a popular line of diecast model vehicles produced in Northern Ireland by Tri-ang, a division of the Lines Brothers company, which was active during the 1950s and 1960s. They produced a number of gifts […]
