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Clarice Cliff's Life and Work

From working class girl, to artistic trendsetter, to internationally collected designer – from humble beginnings to world-wide acclaim: Clarice Cliff has certainly come far. She was born in 1899 in Tunstall: one of...

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14th April 2010

Louis Wain

The unusual sight of fashionably dressed cats playing cards, drinking tea, or fishing on a riverbank are nothing out of the ordinary in the work of Louis Wain. Wain (1860-1939) was the first artist to consistently depict clothed and standing animals...

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14th April 2010

Lalique Perfume Bottles

Although constantly fluctuating, prices for Lalique bottles are generally extremely high because of the high quality craftsmanship and the fact that many were disposed of after use. Small bottles, such as the 1940s...

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13th April 2010

Winnie-the-Pooh

Winnie the Pooh first appeared in the London Evening News on Christmas Eve 1925. Since his debut, Pooh’s popularity has grown and he remains a firm favorite with fans of all ages...

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13th April 2010

A Closer Look at a set of Commemorative Toby Jugs

This 'George V' jug was made by Wilkinson's in Staffordshire as part of a set of WW1 leaders. It might be worth £450-550 today. Find out why here...

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12th April 2010

Automata

The golden age of automata came in the 19th century, fuelled by industrial development and public appetite for novelty. Technological advances led to a significant reduction in the cost of constructing mechanical toys and they were mass-produced for the first time...

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9th April 2010