If you are a keen figurine and ornament collector, it's hard to go past the adorable Willow Tree resin hand-painted sculpture series. Each figurine in the collection tells a story, or represents a life event such as the birth of a new baby, becoming a mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, or an older sibling. The figurines are timeless, and also faceless so that it allows the owner to use them in a way that they are able to tell their own story. The Willow Tree line is designed by Susan … [Read more...]
Swarovski Yearly Mo Cows (Moo Cows)
If you are a keen crystal ornament collector, you cannot go past Swarovski and in particular, their yearly Moo cows known as a 'Mo'. Each year the popular crystal company releases a number of different 'Mo' cows, each in different colors, sizes, and with their own unique personalities. … [Read more...]
How to Tell If a Swarovski Crystal Collectible is Real or Fake?
As one of the worlds leading brands of high-quality crystal products, Swarovski has acquired its fair share of copy cats and imitators. This can make it hard for people to distinguish the difference between a genuine Swarovski, and a deliberate, or misleading imposter. … [Read more...]
Swarovski Disney Crystal Collectibles
While each year the Swarovski Crystal company produces hundreds of new and delicate items for their avid collectors, among the most popular pieces are those found within the Disney Collection. Swarovski has such a large following of customers, that their Crystal Society (SCS) is ranked the largest international pool of collectors with currently over 300, 000 members located across 125 countries. Although we'd love to take an in depth look at all of the Swarovski crystals, in this article we will … [Read more...]
What’s The Difference Between Hummel and Goebel?
I get many questions about Goebel and Hummel Figurines. One that has been asked most frequently is “What’s the difference between a Hummel figurine and a Goebel figurine?” In this article I will go over what and if there is a difference between the two figurines. Defining Goebel and Hummel Goebel: A pottery company that first began during 1871. The Goebel company was originally well-known for their porcelain works of art. Prior to the introduction of Goebel's M.I. Hummel line, the … [Read more...]
Accordion Boy (Hum #185) and Little Drummer Boy (Hum #240)
Jayne Asked: I have Hummel number 185 Accordion boy and Hummel number 240 Little Drummer Boy that I cannot find on the price guide. I have identified the year of manufacturer and the fact that they were all stamp signed. How do I find their fair market value? The free guide we provide here, is not a complete guide. It mainly shows the suggested market value for the more commonly requested Hummels. The more complete guide can be found in our Complete Hummel Value Guide - eBook. As per … [Read more...]
The Hummel Goose Girl – Hum Number 47
Phil asked I have a 12.5 inch Hummel goose girl figure and can’t find any information on it please help The Hummel Goose Girl was first modeled by master sculptor Arthur Moeller in 1936. Since then this figurine has been released in various sizes, from the small 4", to the larger 12.5" that you yourself have. The 12.5" Goose Girl Hum Number 47/III, was first released in 2004. Of the various sizes, the 12.5 is the most expensive one of the lot. Depending on condition, the estimated fair … [Read more...]
Today’s Collectibles are Tomorrow’s Antiques
This article is a modern day collectible guide to tomorrow's antiques. Many of today's collectible items will become tomorrows sort after antiques. They will be just as sought after as many of today's popular antiques. Here are a few examples of popular antiques today: Phonographs Books Furniture Records Music Boxes Railroad Items Maritime Items such as compass, navigation tools and ship parts And anything else that is a sought after antique Here are some … [Read more...]
How to Find the Age of Your Royal Doulton
The history of the Royal Doulton brand is a long and complex one. That consists of subsidiaries, mergers, collaborations and limited releases. This can make finding the age of a Royal Doulton piece difficult to determine. In this article we will be providing you with some helpful tips for working out the age of your Royal Doulton piece, by comparing the Royal Doulton marks, trademarks, base marks, and pattern codes. … [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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