Established in 1898 by Paul Fitte and H. C. Lane in Kennington, London, England, the Nugget Polish Company swiftly emerged as a leading boot and shoe polish shoe care company. There range of proved very popular, especially overseas in Australia and New Zealand. Nugget Polish joined forces with the esteemed […]
The Conway Stewart Dinkie pen, a hallmark of British pen-making, emerged as a compact yet fully functional fountain pen. Released in the early 1920s, the Dinkie quickly became one of Conway Stewart’s most enduring products, maintaining its popularity throughout its fifty-year production span. We take a brief look at the […]
Toy boxes suddenly started to smell delicious in 1980! Delicious fruity scents of cherry, lemon, raspberry, blueberry, lime and – most of all – strawberry filled our homes. Here was a toy we really didn’t mind buying for our children. The perfume drifted from a series of dolls, of various […]
Swarovski has once again captured the hearts of luxury collectors and fairy tale enthusiasts alike with its latest release, the “Alice in Wonderland Tea Party” Limited Edition. Priced at £16,000, this exquisite piece is not just a collectible but a vibrant celebration of storytelling and the enchanting world of Lewis […]
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 […]
