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The nuances of Royal Doulton Seriesware

The nuances of Royal Doulton Seriesware

Royal Doulton Seriesware was the creation of the renowned Charles J. Noke, and some of the very first seriesware was patterns such as the iconic Blue Childrens, Isthmian Games and Gallant Fishers (we have seen these with the earlier Doulton Burslem stamp)
  • Robert Neilsen
About John Deacons Glass Millefiori Paperweights

About John Deacons Glass Millefiori Paperweights

Deacons Glass is a family run studio situated the ancient market town of Crieff, Scotland. The town has a long history of art glass manufacturing starting over 50 years ago in 1964 with Strathearn Glass .....
  • Robert Neilsen
About the Hennell Silversmith family dynasty

About the Hennell Silversmith family dynasty

There are a few names in Antique Silver that are extremely well known, the Batemans being one (with Hester being a pioneer lady silversmith), and perhaps the Hennells is another name you will see time and again ....
  • Robert Neilsen
Who is Charles Rennie Mackintosh?

Who is Charles Rennie Mackintosh?

Charles Rennie Mackintosh, (7 June 1868 – 10 December 1928) was a Scottish architect, designer, water colourist and artist. His work was influential on European design movements such as Art Nouveau and Secessionism and praised by great modernists.
  • Robert Neilsen