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Peche buffetDagobert Peche

At a time when a simple, unornamented style dominated Austrian design, Dagobert Peche (1887-1923) created emotional, whimsical objects in bright colors. “Overcoming utilitarianism" was Peche's...

Page icon | 8th April 2010

Singing Bird blueA Closer Look at two 'Singing bird' Carnival glass mugs

This Northwood 'Singing Birds' pattern Carnival glass mug could be worth £80-120. Find out why here...

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Staffordshire Cow Creamer English Cow Creamers

One could be forgiven for thinking that cow creamers (small, cow-shaped jugs designed for serving cream or milk at table) would be something of a minority interest. Far from it.

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Hornby dubloHornby Trains

Spurred on by a nostalgia for trains of the past, enthusiasts are willing to pay surprisingly high prices for Hornby locomotives and related paraphernalia. Frank Hornby had introduced ‘Mechanics Made Easy’...

Page icon | 7th April 2010

Coke signCollecting Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola is known and enjoyed across the world (although it should be noted that Judith Miller favors Irn-Bru, which competes directly with Coke in their native Scotland). Developed by Dr John Pemberton in 1886...

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Stratton compactsStratton Compacts

A comprehensive collection of Stratton compacts gives an amazing insight into the history of 20th century fashion and cosmetics. The British firm began by importing and assembling part finished powder boxes from America...

Page icon | 4th April 2010
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