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Lady Head Vases

In these days of 'mix n' match' tastes, I think most of us have at least one thing that our guests gasp at. For me, one of the most kitsch, yet cool, collectibles I have seen over the past few years have to be lady head vases...

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2nd December 2008

Paperweights

The first glass paperweights were made on the historic glassmaking island of Murano, near Venice, around 1843. One particular maker, Pietro Bigaglia, was particularly skilled - so much so that he won a Gold Medal at the important...

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2nd December 2008

Piero Fornasetti

There are some people whose vision, and dedication to their vision, is quite unique. Even when others around them are 'following the herd', they insist on pursuing their own road. Amongst them is Piero Fornasetti...

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2nd December 2008

Fat Lava

Increasingly frequently I'm hearing shocked cries of 'Isn't that just dreadful!' turning to quiet, covert whispers of 'Well spotted. I'd snap that up if I were you, I hear it's the next big thing'. None more so than over West German ceramics of the 1950s-70s...

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1st December 2008

Carnival Glass

Carnival glass looks cheerful. Even the name conjures up a bright and jazzy world of color. When it was first introduced in the US in the early 20thC, carnival glass was an instant and affordable success...

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28th November 2008

Chocolate Molds

The association with irresistible confectionary as well as the wide variety of fun and nostalgic forms make vintage chocolate molds very desirable. An established collecting field in the US, metal molds are becoming increasingly popular...

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28th November 2008