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What are the rarest Red Rose Tea figurines?
He said the rarest figurine he is familiar with is the cream-coloured gingerbread man, which can run in price from approximately $20 up to $100, for one in mint condition. Sadly, the era of Wade Whimsies in Canadian Red Rose tea boxes drew to a close in 1984.
Are Occupied Japan items valuable?
These pieces usually were marked “Made in Occupied Japan,” “Made in Japan” or simply “Japan.” The products–including souvenirs, lamps, dinnerware and toys–eventually became collectible. From what we’ve seen in dealer catalogues, however, their value is relatively low, with few items approaching the $50 level.
When was Japanese Lusterware Made?
Japanese-made Lustreware first was popularized in the 1870s and remainedpopular through the middle of the 20th century.
What are Wade whimsies?
In the 1950s, the Wade potteries created ‘Whimsies’, small solid porcelain animal figures first developed by Sir George Wade, which became popular and collectable in Britain and America, following their retail launch in 1954, and were widely available in shops throughout the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
How much are Wade figurines worth?
Vintage Wade Figurine Values The most valuable Wades are those made for other countries. Figurines from Canada’s Nursery Rhyme Series tend to go for slightly higher amounts, perhaps up to $5 each, although apparently the little gingerbread boy has been known to go for $100(!).
What happened to Red Rose tea figurines?
While many people think that the free figurines have ceased, the reality is that, since 2018, we have only made the figures available with online orders. Only occasionally do we include them as promotional materials in the boxes sold in stores.
Is vintage Lusterware safe?
We do not recommend not using old ware unless it shows signs of deterioration such as cracking or pitting of the glaze. This could be a sign that the glaze is disintegrating and could allow lead to leach into food.
What is Japanese eggshell porcelain?
Eggshell porcelain is characterized by an excessively thin body under the glaze. It often had decoration engraved on it before firing that, like a watermark in paper, that was visible only when held up to the light.
Are Wade whimsies worth anything?
From Wade’s Canadian Red Rose Tea collection, this is dated between 1971-1979 and is worth around £5.00. From set 10 of the English Whimsies and dated between 1979-1984, this is the orangutan and is only worth around £2.50. Another Canadian Red Rose Tea whimsie dated 1967-1973 and worth about £11.00.
Are the Red Rose tea figurines worth anything?
The tea figurines aren’t the most valuable Wade collectables by any stretch of the imagination. The tea figurines go for a couple of bucks on eBay, while earlier Wade creations from the ’50s and ’60s can sell for around $800.