The metal lunch boxes which carried our tuna fish or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were almost a fashion statement in their own right. Printed with images of movie or television actors to licensed cartoon characters such as Snoopy or Peanuts and musical groups such as the Monkees or the Beatles. No one would have guessed these much-loved lunch boxes, crafted majorly out of metal during the 1900s would become valuable items in today's vintage market. Nostalgia drives a strong market for … [Read more...]
Royal Doulton Bunnykins
Bunnykins, produced by the Royal Doulton company are timeless pieces that have been loved and cherished by young children for many decades. Like the name suggests, the Bunnykins collection is based upon a series of rabbits made into china ornaments and printed onto children's cups, plates, and breastfast bowls. In more recent years, the company also began producing Bunnykins silver items such as children's cutlery, money, and music boxes. … [Read more...]
The History of Royal Doulton
Royal Doulton; the renowned producers of some of the world's finest china, and makers of some of the most highly sort after collectible figurines owes its success to one of the most humblest of beginnings. The Royal Doulton story starts with a small partnership after John Doulton completed his apprenticeship in 1812, with the Fulham Manufacturing Company. He managed to develop quite a name for himself, as being one of the best pot throwers in London at the time. Impressed by his skills and … [Read more...]
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