One of the many spinoffs from Mattel’s original Liddle Kiddles line, Lucky Locket Kiddle dolls, held a special place not just in my heart but in the hearts of many young girls who grew up in the 1960s and 1970s. Launched in 1967, these charming, diminutive dolls were more than just toys; they were our tiny little...
Kirsha KaecheleKirsha Kaechele Museums have displayed fakes many times before, and art forgeries have fooled dealers, buyers, and curators alike. But in an already controversial exhibit at the Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Tasmania, a curator revealed she was the one behind the fakes.Mona is often described with terms like “shock-and-awe,” “devil-may-care,” or “naughty.”...
The Little Chamber at Sutton House.© National Trust Images/Dennis Gilbert Every collector dreams of unearthing something interesting from the dust of an old house. When the house in question has been in use since the 1500s, you might find something especially rare. Sutton House was built in Hackney, now a borough of London, England, in 1535 for...
As temperatures rise, thoughts of ice cream make taste buds tingle for this delicious frozen treat.Though ice cream’s peak business is in the summer, memorabilia associated with it is enjoyed year-round. Collectors scream for a variety of antique and vintage ice cream-related goodies, ranging from specialized spoons and old scoops and serving dishes to freezer units, toys,...
What is a Sonny Angel, anyway? The three-inch plastic doll is a little cherub with a round face and body, stubby wings on his back, side-glancing eyes, rosy cheeks, a mischievous little smile, and, most importantly, playful headgear that might look like an animal, plant, or everyday object. Basically, they look like Kewpie dolls in funny hats....
A first edition copy of Mary Shelley’s 1818 “Frankenstein: or The Modern Prometheus” rampaged through Heritage Auctions recently, selling for $843,750 in late June. The sale was part of The William A. Strutz Library, Part I, Rare Books Signature Auction that totaled $5,655,439. A three-volume set of Mary Shelley’s 1818 “Frankenstein: or The Modern Prometheus” sold for $843,750...
The original book cover illustration for the first edition of J.K. Rowling’s 1997 novel, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” sold for a stunning $1,920,000 at Sotheby’s June 26, crushing presale estimates to become the highest amount paid for a Harry-Potter related item.A then unknown artist, Thomas Taylor, just 23 and a year removed from art school,...
Q I picked this up at a local Goodwill store because of its detail. It is so intricate that I am almost positive that it is an export piece. The same picture is on both sides, and it stands 13-3/4 inches tall. Any information is welcome.— B.C., via emailA Let’s talk Satsuma.Most people are familiar with late Satsuma...
WOLCOTTVILLE, Ind. – The first in a series of online-only auctions dedicated to the lady head vase collection of Maddy Gordon is slated for 6 p.m. EST on Monday, July 22, by Strawser Auction Group through HiBid.com. The first sale will feature 214 lots of lady head vases. Gordon’s vast collection features more than 3,000 head vases by...
Long considered the “crown jewel of unproduced toys” and a “holy grail” object of desire by "Star Wars" toy collectors, a 1979 rocket-firing Boba Fett prototype sold for a world-record $525,000 at Heritage Auctions May 31. The previous toy record-holder was also a Boba Fett rocket-firing prototype which sold for $236,000 at Hake’s in 2022. The 3-3/4-inch...
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