The Coronation of King George VI on the 12 May 1937 ended an unsettled couple of years for the British monarchy. For this important event various official souvenirs were produced and this is one such item, a ceramic tile coaster. The glazed ceramic tile has a coloured transfer applied which shows various...

Not one, not two but six. Yes six!! A classic design and classic product all wrapped in one. Possibly dating from the 1920's these ceramic mugs have been produced to promote OXO. Each mug has a tapered, fluted body with a waisted foot base. They all have the word "OXO" within a shield motif repeated...

Nothing produces more memorabilia than a royal event. The Coronation of 1953 was a bright light during years of darkness so production of memorabilia was on a vast scale. This particular item, a ceramic ashtray shaped as the Coronation Crown, is very unusual and quite rare. For a piece that is almost...

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place on the 2nd June 1953 and saw a plethora of commemorative wares produced. This square ceramic plate is one such item. Being over 60 years this souvenir remains in a reasonably good condition apart from some radial crazing of the glaze and some slight rubbing...

Before the advent of online shopping how did people shop without visiting large department stores? One answer was using a shopping catalogue within the comfort of your own home. An agent would supply a catalogue for you to peruse at your convenience and who would take your order as well as keep a record...

"All you need is love..." or at least a genuine piece of Beatles memorabilia. This white, ceramic side plate depicts a transfer printed, blue coloured picture and the names of The Fab Four at the height of Beatlemania. The plate is in perfect condition with no adverse marks or chips. There is no maker's...