Iconic Penny Black Postage Stamp
The Penny Black, issued in the UK on May 1, 1840 (valid from May 6), was the world’s first adhesive postage stamp. It featured a profile of Queen Victoria from a sketch made of her when she was only 15. … Continued
NEW DECK – Tarrocchi Sopraffino
This is my ORIGINAL creation of the Tarrocchi Sopraffino, or Tarocco Soprafino, tarot deck which I created in an Ancient Treasure Map design. The original deck was commissioned by printer Ferdinand Gumppenberg from the artist/engraver Carlo Dellarocca in 1835. With … Continued
Doc Martens…What’s Not To Love!
Doc Martens, also known as Dr. Martens, DMs or simply Docs, have a long history in the apparel world and were considered a major fashion statement for many subcultures over the years. The original Doc Martens were created at the … Continued
Enoch Wedgewood & Co
In 1980 Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd., who, up to this point, had nothing to do with Wedgwood & Co. purchased Enoch Wedgewood (Turnstall) Ltd. and it operated within the Wedgwood Group renamed Unicorn Pottery.
Guardian Service 1940s Cookware
Guardian Service Cookware is highly sought after by collectors. This cookware was manufactured by the Century Metalcraft Corporation of Los Angeles and was sold by independent salespeople from the 1940s until 1956, when the manufacturing plant unfortunately burned down. Guardian … Continued
1990 Vintage Game – Thinkalike.
Wonderful retro ©1990 game ‘Thinkalike’ by Playtoy Industries. For ages 16 and up, where staying on the same wavelength really counts! The word is “diamond”…will he say “baseball” or “ring”? The phrase is ‘satin sheets”…what will your partner say? This … Continued