| Wade Miniatures: An Unauthorized Guide to Whimsies(r), Premiums, Villages, and Characters Revised Edition Contributor(s): Baker, Donna S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764327046 ISBN-13: 9780764327049 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2007 Annotation: Since the mid-nineteenth century, the George Wade pottery in Burslem, England, has produced many forms of ceramic items. It is best known for their delightful series of tiny porcelain animals known as Whimsies. 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 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, 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! |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Radios & Televisions (see Also Performing Arts) - Antiques & Collectibles | Pottery & Ceramics |
| Dewey: 738.820 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.15 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Since the mid-nineteenth century, the George Wade pottery in Burslem, England, has produced many forms of ceramic items. It is best known for their delightful series of tiny porcelain animals known as Whimsies(R). 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 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, 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 |