What are your Favourite Collectables?
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Dexterity games are characterized by the simple, but often very difficult aim of trying to get small moving parts into holes or go through hoops. They are often cased in circular or rectangular wood or metal glazed boxes and they often have lovely colour printed graphics. They first became popular during the late 19th century and were exported around the world.
Walking Ware has been around for about 35 years and seems to get more popular every day -just try doing a search on eBay. It seems to be its very eccentricity that appeals to people. It is quirky and as English as cricket or a pint in the pub.
Whenever you go to an antiques fair you are sure to see a large collection of Chintz china which seems to be ever popular. The design was originally copied from the colourful floral fabrics which were first imported into Britain in the 17th century. You can make a striking display by grouping a number of pieces of chintz china together on a sideboard or display table.
If you want to collect silver on a budget buttonhooks are an ideal starting point. Although buttonhook handles were made from various materials, including ivory, bone, ebony or semi-precious stones, the type mostly found today have silver handles.
The first Royal Copenhagen figurines were made nearly 120 years ago. Today’s collecting is a mix of old and new – old favourites are still being sold and new themes and subjects are constantly introduced.
Royal Copenhagen was founded in 1775 and the first figurines and animals appeared at the Paris World Fair in 1889. The sculptures were hand-painted and an underglaze technique, developed by Arnold Krog, was used.