The World of Wade Whimsies

Author: Ian Warner
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764330773
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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.

Wade Miniatures

Author: Donna S. Baker
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764319099
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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

The Throne of Bones

Author: Brian McNaughton
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1587151987
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description

The Big Book of Vaseline Glass

Author: Barrie W. Skelcher
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764314742
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Over 400 vaseline pieces from British, American, and European glasshouses of the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries are shown. The manufacturers are identified along with their uranium bearing products. Intense greens, yellows, and pink hues predominate the useful and collectible tablewares, from condiment containers and candlesticks to bowls and flower vases.

Wade Collectables

Author: Pat Murray
Publisher: Charlton Press
ISBN: 9780889682740
Category : Figurines
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This volume contains a broad cross-section of the most collectable items produced by George Wade, Wadeheath and Irish Wade potteries.

Out Front the Following Sea

Author: Leah Angstman
Publisher: Regal House Publishing
ISBN: 9781646031948
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334

Book Description
Out Front the Following Sea is a historical epic of one woman's survival in a time when the wilderness is still wild, heresy is publicly punishable, and being independent is worse than scorned--it is a death sentence. At the onset of King William's War between French and English settlers in 1689 New England, Ruth Miner is accused of witchcraft for the murder of her parents and must flee the brutality of her town. She stows away on the ship of the only other person who knows her innocence: an audacious sailor--Owen--bound to her by years of attraction, friendship, and shared secrets. But when Owen's French ancestry finds him at odds with a violent English commander, the turmoil becomes life-or-death for the sailor, the headstrong Ruth, and the cast of Quakers, Pequot Indians, soldiers, highwaymen, and townsfolk dragged into the fray. Now Ruth must choose between sending Owen to the gallows or keeping her own neck from the noose.

Wade Collectors Handbook

Author: Stella M. Ashbrook
Publisher: Francis Joseph Pub
ISBN: 9781870703192
Category : Decoration and ornament
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This comprehensive guide provides a detailed look at the history of the Wade Company, along with detailed descriptions of its many wares. Features up-to-date pricing for animals, aquariums, figurines, whimsies, wall masks, snippets, whoppas, and more.

Marbles Illustrated

Author: Robert Block
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764309700
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive guide to the actual selling prices of marbles during the past year. Utilizing a database of prices realized from over 6,000 marbles at auction during the past year, the author provides catalogue descriptions, pictures and values. Listings are categorized by marble type, allowing for easy reference for the collector.

The Art of Beatrix Potter

Author: Emily Zach
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781452151274
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Published to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's birth, this magnificent collection celebrates the artist behind The Tale of Peter Rabbit and numerous other beloved children's books. Brimming with famous images and rarely seen gems—ranging from character sketches and notebook pages to watercolor landscapes and natural history illustrations—this monograph explores Potter's artistic process and reveals the places that inspired her timeless work. Organized geographically and featuring more than 200 images from the artist's oeuvre, The Art of Beatrix Potter includes illuminating essays by Potter scholar Linda Lear, illustration historian Steven Heller, and children's book illustrator Eleanor Taylor. It is the definitive volume on one of the world's most influential authors, a woman whose artistry, until now, has not been fully celebrated.

100 Artists of the West Coast

Author: Douglas Bullis
Publisher: Schiffer Book
ISBN: 9780764319310
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Discover 100 of the most important artists of our time on this comprehensive tour of the west coast from San Diego to Vancouver. Each artist share with you, in their own words, the thinking and feelings that are the essence of their work and their world. This fine art compendium is sure to delight your eyes and imagination. This book is for all who want to educate themselves about contemporary art and artists, whether they are collectors, frequent museum and gallery visitors, or merely curious.