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Halcyon Days Unveils 2026 Christmas Box – The Magic of the Nutcracker
Christmas may still be several months away, but Halcyon Days has unveiled its 2026 Annual Christmas Box, continuing one of the company’s longest-running traditions for collectors of English enamel boxes. Entitled The Magic of the Nutcracker, the new design is the 54th edition of the Halcyon Days Annual Christmas Box […]
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Hornsea Train Robber Mug by John Clappison
The Hornsea Train Robber mug is one of the most entertaining novelty designs created by John Clappison for Hornsea Pottery. Produced during the 1970s, the mug combines Clappison’s economical graphic style with the British public’s enduring fascination with train robbers, crime stories and topical humour. Hornsea Pottery has experienced periods […]
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Emma Bridgewater Marks Liberty’s 150th Anniversary with Special Commemorative Mug
One of Britain’s best-known pottery manufacturers has joined the celebrations marking a major retail milestone with the release of the Emma Bridgewater Liberty 150th Anniversary Boxed Half-Pint Mug. Created exclusively to commemorate Liberty London’s 150th anniversary, the limited commemorative design combines two iconic British brands renowned for craftsmanship, heritage and […]
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1966 World Cup Final Cigar Bands – Small Collectables with a Big Place in Football History
Few sporting collectables capture the excitement of England’s greatest footballing triumph in quite the same way as the 1966 World Cup Final cigar bands. Small enough to fit around a cigar, these colourful paper bands have become a fascinating niche within football memorabilia collecting. They combine sporting history, tobacco advertising […]
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The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. Collectibles and Memorabilia
The success of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. during the mid-1960s inspired producers to expand the hugely popular spy franchise with a female-led spin-off. The result was The Girl from U.N.C.L.E., which premiered on NBC in September 1966 and brought glamour, espionage and Cold War intrigue to television audiences. Although the […]
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1966 World Cup Final Cigar Bands – Small Collectables with a Big Place in Football History
4 August 2026Few sporting collectables capture the excitement of England’s greatest footballing triumph in quite the same way as the 1966 [...] -
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. Collectibles and Memorabilia
4 August 2026The success of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. during the mid-1960s inspired producers to expand the hugely popular spy franchise with a [...] -
FIFA World Cup 2026 Mascots and Collectibles
7 June 2026With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to be the biggest tournament in football history, collectors are already turning their attention [...]
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Hornsea Train Robber Mug by John Clappison
5 August 2026The Hornsea Train Robber mug is one of the most entertaining novelty designs created by John Clappison for Hornsea Pottery. [...] -
René Lalique’s ‘Suzanne’ Frosted Glass Figure – History & Price Guide
1 June 2026The Lalique frosted glass figure of ‘Suzanne’ is one of the most elegant and evocative creations to emerge from the workshops [...] -
Rare Disney Wade Lady and the Tramp Blow-Up Prototypes
31 May 2026Disney Wade Lady and the Tramp Blow-Up Prototypes – Disney and Wade pottery enthusiasts had the chance to acquire some [...]
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Halcyon Days Unveils 2026 Christmas Box – The Magic of the Nutcracker
11 August 2026Christmas may still be several months away, but Halcyon Days has unveiled its 2026 Annual Christmas Box, continuing one of the [...] -
Emma Bridgewater Marks Liberty’s 150th Anniversary with Special Commemorative Mug
5 August 2026One of Britain’s best-known pottery manufacturers has joined the celebrations marking a major retail milestone with the [...] -
From the Moomins to Middle-earth Tove Jansson’s The Hobbit Illustrations Published in English for the First Time
30 June 2026Best known worldwide as the creator of the Moomins, Tove Jansson will bring her unique artistic vision to English-language [...]
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