Author: Donna S. Baker
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764319099
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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In business under a variety of names since the mid-nineteenth century, the George Wade pottery in Burslem, England has produced many forms of ceramic items but is perhaps best known for their delightful series of tiny porcelain animals known as WhimsiesR*. Highly collectible, the Whimsies have been joined over the years by many equally charming miniatures, some sold by the company directly and others distributed as premiums. With over 380 full color photographs, this revised and expanded book showcases the endearing miniatures produced by Wade from the 1950s to the present, including Red Rose Tea and Tom Smith premiums, Whoppas and Whimsie-Land figurines, Nursery Favourites, Happy Families, Disney's Hat Box series, the diminutive Minikins, and many more. Also featured are Wade's highly detailed miniature villages--from England's Whimsey-on-Why to Ireland's Bally-Whim--original Wade boxes and displays, information on color and size variations, company marks, and updated values for all items. A treat for Wade lovers everywhere!Wade Miniatures
Author: Donna S. Baker
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764327049
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Since the mid-nineteenth century, the George Wade pottery in Burslem, England, has produced many forms of ceramic items. It is best known for their delightful series of tiny porcelain animals known as Whimsies(R). Highly collectible, the Whimsies have been joined over the years by many equally charming miniatures, some sold by the company directly and others distributed as premiums. With over 380 full color photographs, this revised book showcases the endearing miniatures produced by Wade from the 1950s to the present, including Red Rose Tea and Tom Smith premiums, Whoppas and Whimsie-Land figurines, Nursery Favourites, Happy Families, Disney's Hat Box series, the diminutive Minikins, and many more. Also featured are Wade's highly detailed miniature villages, original Wade boxes and displays, information on color and size variations, company marks, and updated values for all items. A treat for Wade lovers everywhere!
Author: Ian Warner
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764336287
Category : Pottery figures
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Highly collectible ceramic products of the Irish Wade pottery, from the early 1950s through 1990. Over 540 color photos depict giftware lines, including tankards, tableware, decanters, ashtrays, and the ever popular leprechauns, fairy folk, and Irish Song Figures. Includes a history of the pottery, backstamps, mold marks, and suggested values. A must for all serious and novice collectors of Irish Wade.
Author: Donna S. Baker
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764310515
Category : Miniature porcelain
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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Author: Ian Warner
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764330773
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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In the 1950s, the Wade potteries of England and Ireland became famous for the miniature ceramic figurines sold under the Whimsies name. Decades later, Wade is still producing Whimsies and they are popular with collectors of all ages. Over 800 striking illustrations, mostly in colour, detail the sets of Whimsies, along with their presentation boxes, advertising literature, and flyers. Over 160 black and white photos display the Wade makers' marks. The Tom Smith Party Cracker figurines, miniature village sets, premiums, and promotional figures are depicted and colour and size variations are noted. Current values are found in both US dollars and UK pounds. Everyone who enjoys ceramic miniatures will treasure this book.
Author: Ian Warner
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764317934
Category : Figurines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This full color book features Wade ceramic figurines and miniatures from the 1930s through to the present time. With over 2,500 items shown in color and organized in 17 chapters, this comprehensive guide to the popular collectibles has current values both in U.S. dollars and British pounds. There is a complete illustrated list identifying the many Wade backstamps from the late 1800s through to the present. This is a beautiful and valuable book for the thousands of Wade collectors around the world.
Author: Pat Murray
Publisher: Charlton Press
ISBN: 9780889683242
Category : Figurines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The Wade Pottery firm made pieces to order for companies like Ciba-Geigy pharmaceuticals and Walt Disney. This guide will enable the collector to access information on every aspect of Wade collectibles, including current prices.
Author: Robert Prescott-Walker
Publisher: Francis Joseph Pub
ISBN: 9781870703611
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 132
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A price guide that's colorful, affordable and reliable to a collecting field that's colorful and affordable -- and ever popular. Concentrating on Wade figures and whimsies, Prescott-Walker's extensive research and easy-to-use price guide makes this book a must for all Wade collectors.
Author: Tracy Martin
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1844680649
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 255
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Christmas collectables are bought all year-round by dedicated collectors. There is a huge following for Father Christmas collectables whether it's snow globes or cake ornaments and the book is divided into chapters to reflect the wide array of goods available. Other areas include Christmas trees, vintage baubles and decorations. Many people only think to buy these goods at Christmas for use in their own home and the book will be released in late October take full advantage of the market but will also sell to the specialist antiques trade all-year round.
Author: Eric Bradley
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440217157
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 2183
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America's No. 1 Selling Price Guide For nearly 30 years, Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles has been the leading source for information on antiques and collectibles. Filled with expert advice, vetted values and 4,500 color photographs, Antique Trader provides the clearest and most dependable picture of this amazingly diverse and magnificent market. Inside you will enjoy a variety of new collecting areas, as well as old favorites. Including: Asian art, bottles, ceramics, Civil War collectibles, clocks, comic books, cookie jars, figurines, furniture, glass, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, illustration art, kitchenware, perfume bottles, petroliana, toys, vintage clothing and Zippo lighters. Also new this year is Top Lots, a feature highlighting the bestselling results from some of the finest auction houses nationwide.
