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It took Charles Noke almost ten years to be satisfied with the standard of design and production, but in 1934 the first Doulton character jug was launched. A novel spin on the traditional 18 th and 19 ...
Sir Keir Starmer is just about the most unpopular Prime Minister in history, when it comes to the Toby Jug-buying public. He and 21 former occupants of No 10 have been immortalised by ...
Urine for a real whodunit. An Oregon neighborhood has been soaked with intrigue for months since a mysterious man started depositing jugs of pee in their recycling bins under the cover of darkness ...
There are certain types of items found at auctions, from antiques to memorabilia to collectibles. Many people confuse these terms, but they refer to different things. As High Plain Auctioneers ...
She is a certified wine specialist who has worked in the wine trade since 2013. Like many wine terms, “vintage” is one that’s thrown around frequently. In addition to understanding its ...
An episode of the popular BBC show visited Floors Castle, Scotland and saw members of the public bring their collectables and heirlooms. Expert Lars Tharp was presented with an impressive Chinese ...
From heirloom jugs to museum-worthy coffee sets, these are the most valuable silver pieces ever appraised on the show. At the bottom of the ranking, three items tied with estimate ...
BBC Antiques Roadshow has been a hit with viewers since it first aired on screens back in 1979 with veteran presenter Bruce Parker. Now on its 47th series, with more than 850 episodes to date ...
We may earn an affiliate commission from links. Ask me who makes my dress/skirt/bag, and nine times out of ten, I’ll respond, “it’s vintage!” With a closet chock-full of ’50s, ...
"Love Me if You Can," recorded by Toby Keith was written by Craig Wiseman and Chris Wallin. We have the Story Behind the Song that wasn't recorded until seven years after it was written.