I have been asked by the good people that sponsor this Website to write an on-going column about collecting bottles. I am very grateful and delighted to do so. In future columns we will talk about everything that goes along with the hobby. I look forward to this opportunity and […]
Dolls in The 1940s – January 1940 – Britain was at war with Germany. War had actually been declared in September of the previous year, but it was during the 1940s that the effects were to hit home, changing many people’s lives forever. Food rationing began on January 8th, with […]
Many collectors have a soft spot for Lee Middleton Dolls from the Lee Middleton Company; beautiful babies without the ugly wrinkles and creases which many manufactures feel obliged to mar their creations. I began collecting them comparatively recently, with my first acquisition dating only to 2001, but in fact the […]
Flirty Thirties – Sophistication And Elegance – Dolls in The 1930s by Sue Brewer Lights! Camera! Action! This was the decade of the movie idol. People from all walks of life filled cinemas to watch glamorous actors and actresses on the big screen, escaping everyday worries as they drifted on […]
Most Wade collectors know the name of Faust Lang. They know that there were a number of figurines made before the Second World War, which now cost a small fortune, that were modelled by Faust Lang. They know that to discover an authentic Wade Faust Lang figure in perfect condition at a reasonable price would […]
A rare Winston Churchill Salute the Great Coalition Medal 1940-1945 dedicated to Paul Emrys-Evans. These bronze medals were awarded to members of the war coalition by Sir Winston Churchill is one of nearly 850 lots of Antiques, Fine Art and Collectibles being sold as part of Unique Auctions (UK) Annual […]
The 20th Century has been responsible for some of the greatest changes to the way we live our everyday lives. Fast moving technology gave us the invention of the radio at the beginning of the century to the ipod’s that we plug into today. Interior design has progressed from Formica […]
Perfume Bottle Collecting has grown in popularity forming a part of our social and design history. Walk into any cosmetics department and the sweet smell of perfume fills the air. You can choose from designer brand names such as Christian Dior and Chanel to celebrity endorsed scents by pop princesses’ […]
When a Disney Movie comes out that becomes extremely popular, like Frozen has, there are bound to be massive amounts of toys, collectables and memorabilia that get launched, and this is certainly the case with this feature movie, Frozen. Pictured: Elsa Figurine, Enesco Grand Jester Studios Collection Frozen is an animated […]
Charlot Byj (pronounced by or bye or buy) joined the Goebel Company in the late 1940’s after Franz Goebel noticed some of her artwork while on a visit to New Your City where she was living at the time. Miss Byj soon began designing the little redheaded figurines that are so collectable today today. […]
