🏭 A Brief History of Johillco Johillco was founded in the early 1900s by John Hill , an entrepreneur who saw opportunity in Britain’s growing appetite for toy soldiers and miniature figures. Based in London, the company quickly became a major competitor to Britains Ltd , which dominated the market with its famous hollow-cast soldiers. While Britains focused on military miniatures, Johillco found its niche in civilian and storybook figures . They produced everything from farm animals to circus performers, cowboys, fairies, and even characters from nursery rhymes. By the 1930s, their lead figures were a fixture in toy shops across the UK. They were often displayed in colourful trays with “Johillco” embossed on the edge, drawing the attention of children and collectors alike. 🎞️ Disney Arrives in Britain In 1937, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs became the world’s first full-length animated feature film — and a sensation in Britain. Children were captivated, and British toy makers scrambled to produce their own versions of Snow White and her companions. Johillco was among the first to secure the rights to create officially licensed Disney figures . Using hand-carved moulds, they produced an enchanting line of cast-lead Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs , complete with bright enamel paint and expressive faces. These were miniature works of art — sculpted, cast, and hand-painted by skilled craftworkers, many of whom were women working from home. The attention to detail was remarkable, making each figure a unique treasure. 🎨 Craftsmanship in Miniature Each Johillco figure began life as a hand-sculpted master. From this, a lead mould was created. Molten lead alloy was then poured into the moulds to produce each figure. Afterward, they were filed, cleaned, and hand-painted in vivid enamel colours . Because each figure was finished by hand, no two are ever quite the same. This charming variation serves as a reminder of the human touch behind every piece. While modern collectors now prize them as Disneyana , at the time, they were simply magical playthings. They were small, affordable joys that brought Disney’s fairy-tale world into British homes. ⚙️ War and Decline Production slowed during the Second World War as metal was diverted to the war effort. However, it resumed in the late 1940s. By the 1950s, lead toys were falling out of favour due to safety concerns. Johillco began experimenting with plastic moulding to adapt to changing times. Despite these efforts, the company struggled to compete with newer, safer materials and ultimately closed by the mid-1960s. Today, Johillco’s lead figures are treasured as nostalgic relics of a more innocent age. They represent an important chapter in the history of both British toy-making and Disney merchandising. ✨ Collecting Johillco Today Johillco figures have a loyal following among collectors of vintage lead toys and Disneyana . The Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs set, in particular, remains a favourite. Complete boxed sets can command impressive prices, while even individual figures, like Dopey , Doc , and Happy , are highly sought after for their expressive charm. Our vintage Johillco Snow White and Dwarfs figures (c.1938–1948) are a perfect example of Johillco’s artistry. They are hand-cast, hand-painted, and brimming with 1930s character. They remind us that the earliest Disney figures were not mass-produced plastic toys, but tiny works of art forged in metal and imagination. 💫 The Magic Lives On In a world filled with factory-made replicas, these modest little figures carry an irreplaceable warmth. Their slightly chipped paint and worn bases are part of their history. They serve as tangible proof that they were once held, cherished, and played with. For collectors and dreamers alike, Johillco’s Snow White set captures something special. It represents a moment when British craft met Disney magic, and fairy tales became real enough to hold in your hand. The Lasting Legacy of Johillco Johillco's impact on the toy industry and its connection to Disney continues to resonate today. Collectors appreciate not just the artistry but also the stories these figures tell. Each piece is a slice of history, a reminder of the joy and wonder that toys can bring. As you explore the world of vintage toys, consider the charm of Johillco. Their figures are not just collectibles; they are a bridge to a magical past. Explore this beautiful set here: 👉 Vintage Johillco Lead Snow White and the Dwarfs Figures – Snow White, Dopey, Doc & Happy (c.1938–1948)

Antique collectibles hold a special charm that captivates many. These treasures from the past tell stories, showcase craftsmanship, and connect us to history. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just starting, understanding the appeal and how to navigate the world of vintage items can be rewarding. This guide will walk you through the essentials of exploring antique collectibles, helping you appreciate their value and find pieces that speak to you. Understanding the Vintage Collectibles Guide Vintage collectibles are items that have aged gracefully, often over 20 to 100 years old, and carry historical or aesthetic significance. They range from furniture and jewellery to toys and books. What makes these items fascinating is their uniqueness and the stories they carry. Unlike mass-produced modern goods, vintage collectibles often feature craftsmanship that is rare today. When starting your journey, it’s important to learn about the different categories and styles. For example, Victorian-era furniture is known for its ornate carvings and rich wood tones, while mid-century modern pieces boast clean lines and functional design. Knowing these details helps you identify authentic items and avoid replicas. Tips for beginners: Start with a category that interests you, such as ceramics or watches. Research the history and makers of those items. Visit local antique fairs and markets to see items in person. Join online forums or groups to connect with other collectors. How to Spot Quality and Authenticity One of the biggest challenges in collecting vintage items is distinguishing genuine pieces from fakes or reproductions. Quality and authenticity are key to ensuring your collection holds value and meaning. Here are some practical ways to assess items: Check for maker’s marks or signatures - Many authentic antiques have stamps, engravings, or labels indicating the manufacturer or artist. Examine the materials - Older items often use materials that are no longer common, such as solid wood, hand-blown glass, or natural fibres. Look for signs of age - Genuine antiques show wear consistent with their age, like slight fading, patina, or minor imperfections. Research provenance - If possible, find out the item's history or previous owners. Documentation adds credibility. Consult experts - When in doubt, seek advice from appraisers or experienced collectors. By applying these steps, you can confidently build a collection that is both beautiful and authentic. Where to Find Antique Collectibles Finding the right place to hunt for vintage treasures is part of the adventure. There are many venues where you can discover unique items, each offering a different experience. Antique shops and boutiques : These stores curate their collections carefully, often guaranteeing authenticity. Flea markets and car boot sales : Great for bargain hunting, but require patience and a keen eye. Estate sales and auctions : Offer opportunities to acquire rare and valuable pieces, sometimes at competitive prices. Online marketplaces : Websites dedicated to vintage and antique items provide convenience and variety. For example, you can explore a wide range of antique collectibles online, with detailed descriptions and photos. When shopping, always ask questions about the item’s history and condition. Don’t hesitate to negotiate prices, especially in person. Antique pocket watch showing detailed craftsmanship Caring for Your Vintage Collectibles Once you have acquired your vintage collectibles, proper care is essential to preserve their beauty and value. Different materials require different maintenance methods. Wooden items : Dust regularly with a soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. Metal objects : Use gentle polishing agents designed for the specific metal type. Prevent rust by storing in dry conditions. Textiles and fabrics : Store in breathable containers. Avoid plastic bags that trap moisture. Ceramics and glass : Handle with care to avoid chips and cracks. Clean with mild soap and water. It’s also wise to document your collection with photos and notes. This helps track provenance and condition over time. The Joy of Collecting and Displaying Collecting vintage items is more than just acquiring objects - it’s about connecting with history and personal stories. Displaying your collection thoughtfully can enhance your living space and spark conversations. Consider these ideas: Create themed displays, such as a shelf dedicated to vintage cameras or a corner with antique books. Mix vintage pieces with modern décor for an eclectic look. Rotate items seasonally to keep your space fresh. Use proper lighting to highlight special pieces. Remember, each item you collect adds character and a unique narrative to your home. Exploring the world of antique collectibles opens doors to history, art, and craftsmanship. With patience and knowledge, you can build a collection that brings joy and inspiration for years to come. Happy hunting!

A Provenanced Edwardian & WWI-Era Collection from Bigadon House, Buckfastleigh, Devon Objet d’Art Stuff Bringing the past to you and your home www.objetdart-stuff.co.uk Antique Postcard Album of Miss Casley (c.1908–1923) The Cover Page Introduction – The Golden Age of the Postcard Between 1902 and 1918, postcards were Britain’s social media. Every class of society used them for affectionate greetings, travel notes, and everyday correspondence. Publishers such as Raphael Tuck & Sons, Bamforth & Co., Beagles, Rotary Photo, and Valentine & Sons turned postcard design into an art form, producing embossed, tinted, and photographic cards that are now miniature windows into Edwardian life. The album of Miss Elsie Elizabeth Casley represents that “Golden Age,” combining sentimental birthday cards, patriotic and comic scenes, and real photographs gathered as a cherished gift and kept through the First World War years. Miss Elsie Elizabeth Casley of Bigadon House Research shows the Casley family resided near Buckfastleigh, Devon, at Bigadon House, a rural estate a short distance from Buckfast Abbey. Parish and census references from the early 1900s list the Casleys among local farming and professional families. The album’s inscriptions—from “Beatie,” “Tom,” “Edith,” “Harry & Ethel and the Children”—reflect a close circle of relatives and friends across South Devon, Cardiff, Oxford, and London. Postmarks between 1909 and 1923 confirm long-term correspondence and affection. This provenance transforms a group of pretty cards into a tangible family archive of early-20th-century social history. The Complete Album - Cover to Cover - 102 postcards Complete Inventory (102 Postcards) No. Description / Caption Type Artist / Publisher Date (approx.) Notes / Inscriptions Est. Value (£) 1 “I don’t want to go!!! … Yer ‘oliday’s up!!” Comic seaside postcard Donald McGill c.1910–1912 Humorous railway holiday scene 8–10 2 “It’s two to one on the fly – At Paignton” Comic animal card Unknown c.1910 Chicks chasing fly; place caption 3–4 3 “Birthday Greetings to my Friend” (sepia lady with dove) Sentimental Rotary / similar c.1910 Verse printed; early photo print 3–4 4 “Happiness be yours” (woman and children with flower cart) Hand-tinted sentimental Unknown c.1910 Birthday verse; embossed detail 3–5 5 “We’re lonely without you, so come here” (three women in bathing suits) Comic seaside Donald McGill c.1910–1912 Signed McGill; vibrant litho 8–10 6 “GOODBYEEE” (boy and girl waving goodbye) Comic Donald McGill c.1910–1915 Signed McGill 8–10 7 “Christmas Greetings” with roses and birds Floral / seasonal Unknown c.1910 Printed verse 2–3 8 “My Christmas Greetings” with holly and snow cottage Christmas scenic Unknown c.1910 Verse referencing “Auld Lang Syne” 2–3 9 RPPC – British soldier standing outdoors Real photo Unknown Taken May 1916 Inscribed on reverse by “Janie” to “Bessie” 8–12 10 RPPC – Woman studio portrait (tied bow blouse) Real photo Harvey & Co., Leicester Feb 23, 1917 Pencil date on reverse 6–8 11 “Birthday Wishes to You” (child with yellow blossoms) Hand-tinted sentimental Unknown c.1910 Birthday message 3–4 12 “The longer we stay, the more we like it” (couple bathing) Comic seaside Donald McGill c.1910 Signed McGill 8–10 13 “A hole, but the outlook is alright” (lady looking down hole) Comic / fashion Possibly Fred Spurgin or C.T. Howard style c.1910 Humorous caption 4–6 14 “By the sunny sea” (lady with parasol, seated) Fashion/Seaside Unknown c.1910 Elegant watercolour-style litho 3–4 15 Ashwater Church (interior view) Real photo church interior Local photographer / uncredited c.1910 Sepia; “Ashwater Church” captioned 3–4 16 Launceston Church (exterior) Tinted architectural postcard Valentine or similar c.1910 Hand-tinted church view 3–5 17 “Some Story!” (soldier and lady with parasol on bench) Comic / military humour Unsigned, British c.1915 Humorous romantic wartime card 4–6 18 “Never mind how you come so long as you get here” (woman emerging from trunk) Comic Donald McGill style c.1910 Risqué humour, early seaside comic 6–8 19 “Why shouldn’t we?” (couple under moonlight) Comic Donald McGill or Fred Spurgin style c.1910 Early romantic seaside humour 6–8 20 “The Little Buzzer” (child with hat and cat) Comic / character Unsigned c.1910 Racial caricature, early 20th-century colonial imagery 5–8 21 “Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty (1)” WWI patriotic song postcard Bamforth & Co. c.1916 Song lyric verse; coloured trench scene 6–9 22 “Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty (2)” WWI patriotic series Bamforth & Co. c.1916 Continuation verse; soldiers with gramophone 6–9 23 “Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty (3)” WWI patriotic series Bamforth & Co. c.1916 Third in series; soldier washing/shaving 6–9 24 “Sister Susie’s Sewing Shirts for Soldiers” WWI humorous song card Bamforth & Co. c.1916 Popular music-hall tune reference 6–8 25 “The Trail That Leads to Home (1)” WWI sentimental series Bamforth & Co. c.1916 Soldier gazing toward vision of home 6–9 26 “The Trail That Leads to Home (2)” WWI sentimental series Bamforth & Co. c.1916 Continuation verse 6–9 27 “The Trail That Leads to Home (3)” WWI sentimental series Bamforth & Co. c.1916 Coloured photo-montage 6–9 28 “Kathleen Mavourneen (1)” WWI sentimental Irish song series Bamforth & Co. c.1916–17 Soldier farewell scene 6–9 29 “Kathleen Mavourneen (2)” WWI sentimental Irish song series Bamforth & Co. c.1916–17 Soldier and sweetheart by gate 6–9 30 “Kathleen Mavourneen (3)” WWI sentimental Irish song series Bamforth & Co. c.1916–17 Continuation verse 6–9 31 “Kathleen Mavourneen (4)” WWI sentimental Irish song series Bamforth & Co. c.1916–17 Closing verse; emotional farewell 6–9 32 “When woman wants to do a thing, of course man has to interfere” (couple with walking sticks) Comic Possibly Reg Carter / anonymous c.1910 Humorous social commentary 5–7 33 “To Greet You – Many Happy Returns” (violets and ivy) Embossed floral birthday card Beagles or similar c.1910 Embossed silver and lilac design 3–5 34 “Birthday Joys Be Thine – Good Luck” (horseshoe with daisies & ships) Photographic / floral Unknown c.1910 Sepia with tinted flowers 3–5 35 “A Happy Birthday to You” (ship and roses) Photographic floral with verse Bamforth / Beagles c.1910 Soft-tinted sepia; sailing ship scene 3–4 36 “Loving Birthday Greetings” (vase with sweet peas) Hand-tinted photographic floral Unknown c.1910 Gentle pastel tinting 3–4 37 “My Dear Sister with Fond Birthday Wishes” Embossed sentimental Beagles Postcards c.1910 Verse and cameo portrait; embossed detail 3–5 38 “With Love and Best Wishes for a Happy Birthday” (pansies) Chromolithograph floral Tuck / Bamforth c.1910 Colourful pansy bouquet 3–5 39 “Hearty Greetings on Your Twenty-First Birthday” Embossed floral Beagles Postcards c.1910 Large format embossed; turquoise vase of flowers 4–6 40 “With My Best Wishes on Your 21st Birthday” Sepia floral Unknown c.1910 Daisies and ribbons motif 3–4 41 “To Wish You a Happy Birthday” (horseshoe with blossom) Chromolithograph Unknown c.1910 Embossed pink blossoms and verse 3–4 42 “A Happy Birthday” (smiling lady with bouquet) Hand-tinted photographic portrait Rotary Photo or “Wrench Series” c.1910 Tinted photo card numbered “789” 4–6 43 “Sincere Birthday Wishes” (yellow mimosa and roses) Embossed floral Beagles / Bamforth c.1910 Embossed relief print 3–5 44 “Happy Birthday” (young woman with blossoms) Hand-tinted photographic portrait Rotary Photo c.1910 Sepia with soft pinks, numbered “755” 4–6 45 “Yellow rose on dark blue background” Embossed single-flower study Beagles / Tuck c.1910 Deep colour contrast; striking visual 3–4 46 “To Greet Your Birthday” (mother and child) Photographic sentimental Rotary Photo c.1910 Sepia with pink tint 3–5 47 “Sweet Birthday Wishes” (violets with framed window scene) Embossed chromolithograph Beagles Postcards c.1910 Textured, raised design 3–5 48 “Birthday Remembrance” (pink chrysanthemum) Embossed floral Unknown c.1910 Hand-tinted bloom 3–4 49 “A Happy Birthday to You” (lady portrait and cottage in heart) Photo montage Rotary Photo / Beagles c.1910 Hand-tinted cameo with verse 4–6 50 “Birthday Joys Be Thine” (striped vase with bow) Embossed floral Unknown c.1910 Horseshoe symbol of luck 3–4 51 “Fondest Birthday Wishes” (flowers and cottage scene) Chromolithograph Bamforth / Beagles c.1910 Watercolour-effect print 3–4 52 “Happy Birthday to You and Every Year You Have Another” Art Deco text style Unknown c.1920 Simpler typographic design 2–3 53 “Many Happy Returns – My heart for you is yearning” (lady on country path vignette) Embossed floral scenic Beagles or similar c.1910 Embossed verse, country scene cutout 3–5 54 “With Hearty Wishes for Your 21st Birthday” (silver embossed landscape) Embossed floral / silvered Beagles Postcards c.1910 Raised silver design; age 21 verse 4–6 55 “Britannia’s Sons – The Empire of the Free” (Union Jack, drums, and laurel) Patriotic / embossed Unknown c.1910–1915 Gold and enamel-style embossing 5–8 56 “Many Happy Returns of the Day” (cat in horseshoe with violets) Humorous / floral Unknown c.1910 Early anthropomorphic animal image 4–6 57 “Twenty-First Birthday Congratulations” (roses and lacework design) Embossed floral Beagles Postcards c.1910 Highly embossed; fine silver tint 4–6 58 “River Avon and Sea Walls, Clifton” Colour-tinted landscape Valentine & Sons c.1908–1912 Real photo–based tint 3–4 59 “With Loving Birthday Greetings” (cattle in pasture) Pastoral / chromolithograph Unknown c.1910 Agricultural theme, scenic frame 3–4 60 “Though skies be gray or skies be blue” (Art Nouveau lettering) Typography / verse Unknown c.1912–1920 Early Deco styling; pastel borders 2–3 61 “A Happy Birthday” (two pink roses) Embossed floral Beagles or Bamforth c.1910 Common rose motif 3–4 62 “All Birthday Joys Be Thine” (hands and roses motif) Embossed / symbolic Unknown c.1910 Friendship/romance theme 3–5 63 “Joy Upon Your Birthday” (lady portrait with roses) Photo portrait with chromo border Rotary Photo c.1910 Tinted portrait within embossed frame 4–6 64 “A Peaceful Birthday” (man in cart) Comic / sentimental Unknown c.1910 Light-hearted art card 3–5 65 “Many Happy Returns of the Day” (cottage and roses) Embossed floral / scenic Beagles c.1910 Circular cottage vignette 3–5 66 “All Birthday Joys” (roses and waterfall) Embossed floral / landscape Ailsa Publishing c.1910 “Sweet emblem of love” verse 3–5 67 “Picturesque Durham – Lake in the Park, Darlington” Colour-tinted landscape Valentine / local publisher c.1910 Clear colour detail 3–4 68 “Unidentified large house and gardens” (sepia photo) Real photo Unknown c.1905–1910 Early private or local photographic postcard 5–7 69 “Kingsbridge, Fore Street” Tinted real photo street scene Valentine / Frith c.1910 Good street detail with shops and figures 5–7 70 “With Love on Your Birthday – Roses for Love” Embossed floral / verse Bamforth / Beagles c.1910 Embossed frame; hand clasp 3–5 71 “Village scene, mountains behind (possibly Austria)” Continental tinted view Unknown c.1910 Possibly German/Swiss origin 3–4 72 “With Every Good Wish for Christmas” (basket of holly and berries) Christmas / embossed Unknown c.1910 Bright seasonal colour 3–4 73 “Affectionate Greetings for a Very Happy Birthday to My Mother” (cottage at sunset) Embossed floral / family greeting Unknown c.1910 Sentimental verse; soft colour 3–5 74 “City Hall, Cardiff” (with equestrian statue) Real photo architectural Valentine or Frith c.1910 Sepia tone, clear architectural study 4–6 75 “A Happy Birthday” (little girl with green bow and floral cushion) Hand-tinted photographic portrait Rotary Photo c.1910 Pastel tinting; numbered “20071K” 5–7 76 “The Rocks, Exmouth” with Devonshire coat of arms Embossed local scenic Bamforth / Beagles c.1910 Decorative crest and blossom 4–6 77 Comic “Old Soldier” verse – bearded man with rifle Humorous / WWI veteran theme Anonymous c.1915 Verse about aging soldier 4–6 78 “Sherford Village and Church near Kingsbridge” Colour-tinted rural view Valentine / Frith c.1910 Devon village scene 4–5 79 “Loving Birthday Wishes” (roses and cherub with cross) Embossed floral religious Beagles Postcards c.1910 Deep embossing; gilt verse 4–6 80 “The Great Tapestry in Exeter College Chapel, Oxford” (Nativity scene) Art reproduction Raphael Tuck & Sons c.1910 Printed from artwork by Burne-Jones 5–7 81 “Shanklin Chine” (Isle of Wight) Black-and-white landscape Valentine / Frith c.1908 Early photographic scenic 3–4 82 “Old Mar Castle, Aberdeen” Colour lithograph castle view Valentine & Sons c.1910 Strong architectural image 3–4 83 “Ilfracombe Harbour” (Devon) Watercolour-style chromolithograph Raphael Tuck or Valentine c.1910 Harbour with sailing boats 4–6 84 “A Happy Christmas” (holly, bell and winter scene) Embossed festive Beagles / Bamforth c.1910 Bright red-green palette 3–4 85 “Torpoint and Ferry, Devonport” Real photo postcard Rotary Photo Co. c.1910 Good composition, human activity 5–7 86 “Sincere Christmas Wishes” (horseshoe with lilies) Embossed floral Christmas card Beagles Postcards c.1910 Gilt horseshoe design 3–4 87 “Moonlight on the River” (canoeist among lilies) Chromolithograph art Unknown c.1910 Romantic moonlit scene 3–4 88 “A Little Explained, A Little Endured…” (boy and girl quarrel) Comic postcard Donald McGill c.1912–1915 Early McGill sentimental humour 5–8 89 “Interior of Guildhall, Totnes” Real photo interior Frith or local photographer c.1910 Excellent architectural detail 5–7 90 “Her End Was Painful!” (lady falling, child laughing) Comic postcard Donald McGill c.1915 Bold colours; slapstick humour 5–8 91 “Bantham” (Devon village with horse and cart) Real photo rural scene Valentine / Frith c.1910 Local interest card 5–7 92 “I Know of Two Bright Eyes (2)” (lady seated at desk) Sentimental song postcard Bamforth & Co., “O Myrrha” series c.1915 Verse printed below image; strong colour 5–7 93 “A Joyous Birthday” (pink flowers, landscape inset) Embossed floral Unknown (Printed in Saxony) c.1910 Bright purple ground 3–4 94 “St. Margaret’s Church, Plumstead Common” Colour-tinted architectural Wolineur Series c.1910 Fine early print; London suburban interest 4–6 95 “A Happy Birthday” (vase of flowers in oval frame) Embossed floral Unknown c.1910–1915 Metallic tint; classic Edwardian verse 3–4 96 “The Pier Head, Cardiff” (sailing ship and civic hall) Colour-tinted photograph Valentine & Sons c.1910 Clear composition; maritime theme 4–6 97 “Birthday Greeting to the Best of Friends” (river and verse) Embossed sepia photo-montage Unknown c.1910 Verse border; fine print quality 4–5 98 “A Happy Birthday” (pink roses and verse) Embossed floral Beagles / Bamforth c.1910 Same series as earlier rose card (No. 61) 3–4 99 “Postcard from Beatie to Miss Casley, Bigadon House” Message card Published by W. & K. Varty, London EC c.1910–1912 Message: ‘Wishing you a very happy Birthday with love from Beatie’ — 100 “Postcard from Tom, 1923 (Totnes postmark)” Message card Valentine’s 1923 Message: ‘Very healthy here today, thunder, think didn’t fancy work but managed all right, love Tom’ — 101 “Postcard from Edith (Printed in Saxony, No. 144)” Message card Unknown c.1908–1910 ‘To wish you many happy returns of the 21st’ — 102 “Postcard from Harry, Ethel & the children” Message card The Regent Publishing Co. Ltd, London NW c.1910–1912 Message with ½d green stamp Highlights from Miss Casley’s Correspondence 🕰️ Notes on Historical & Collecting Context The “Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty” and “Trail That Leads to Home” sequences (Nos. 21–27) are by Bamforth & Co., famous for both their saucy comics and wartime sentimental photo-montages. → Full or near-full runs of these series are desirable, typically bringing £25–£35 per complete set. The “Kathleen Mavourneen” set (Nos. 28–31) is another strong run, linked to the Irish song and popular during WWI. → A complete 1-to-4 set in good condition can fetch £20–£30 alone. The combination of comic seaside and wartime sentimental cards in the same album gives it crossover appeal for collectors of both Donald McGill and Bamforth WWI themes. 💐 Contextual Notes These floral and portrait cards mark the Edwardian “Golden Age” of postcard publishing (1902–1918) — a time when postcards were the preferred form of personal greeting. Beagles Postcards were known for their delicate embossed work and silver highlights, often marketed as Birthday Series or Artistic Series. The hand-tinted portraits (like Nos. 42 and 44) are highly collectible, especially when numbered and linked to famous studios such as Rotary Photo. Collectors often seek complete birthday-themed albums like this for their unified sentimental and design value. The Beagles 21st birthday cards (Nos. 54 & 57) are finely embossed and typically sell £5–£8 each individually when in clean condition. The patriotic Britannia’s Sons (No. 55) is of special interest — Edwardian patriotic issues became popular around the 1902–1914 imperial period and are now sought by collectors of British Empire and WWI memorabilia. Scenic cards such as Kingsbridge Fore Street and River Avon, Clifton provide valuable regional content, linking this album geographically to Southwest England (and possibly travel or family connections). The mix of pastoral and floral birthday cards continues the theme of sentimental Edwardian greetings, with a gentle shift toward post-1910 Art Nouveau and Art Deco influences in typography (e.g., No. 60). Donald McGill–style humour cards (Nos. 88 & 90) are collectible, especially pre-WWII issues; condition and censorship markings can push values higher. Regional Devon and South-West cards (Nos. 76, 78, 83, 85, 89, 91) give strong provenance, suggesting the sender or recipient had ties to South Devon and Cornwall, enhancing the historic storytelling value of the album. Art and architecture cards (Exeter College, Cardiff City Hall, Guildhall Totnes) appeal to collectors of early British civic architecture. The hand-tinted child portrait (No. 75) adds charm and visual appeal; such cards often act as focal highlights when albums are displayed. 🌸 Album Summary Total items logged: 102 postcards Time span: Circa 1908 – 1923 Primary publishers: Beagles, Bamforth, Valentine & Sons, Rotary Photo, Raphael Tuck & Sons, Wolineur Series, The Regent Publishing Co. Main themes: Birthday & sentimental greetings (floral, embossed, song and friendship series) Regional architecture & scenery (Devon, South Wales, Oxford, Aberdeen, London) Patriotic & WWI-era themes (Britannia, Bamforth war songs) Comic and Donald McGill–style humour Personal correspondences to Miss Elsie Elizabeth Casley of Bigadon House, Buckfastleigh Preservation Notes Store in an acid-free sleeve or archival album. Avoid prolonged sunlight and humidity above 55 %. Handle with cotton gloves if removing cards. Maintain original order to preserve provenance value. For exhibition, display printed facsimiles rather than originals. Appendix & Resources Postcard Traders Association (PTA) – www.postcard.co.uk British Museum – Picture Postcard Collection Bamforth & Co. History – Holmfirth archives Valentine & Sons – University of St Andrews Photographic Archive Credits Catalogue compiled by Objet d’Art Stuff with research assistance by ChatGPT (GPT-5). © 2025 Objet d’Art Stuff. 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Meet the Time Traveller and the Happy Antiquer, passionate about curating a beautiful collection of antique and vintage treasures hand selected for quality and authenticity. That's Stuff to You & Me! Meet The Team Bill AKA The Time Traveller! over 40 years in retail and sales and running his own business Jo AKA The Happy Antiquer! Over 30 years in retail and sales in the private sector Lyra HR and Quality Control with over 10 years experience of human psychology and behaviour Who are Objet D'Art? That's Stuff to You and Me! At Objet d'Art Stuff, we are passionate about curating a beautiful collection of antique and vintage treasures. Every item in our online emporium is hand-selected for its quality and authenticity. Our team of antiquers meticulously inspects each piece that is bought into stock to ensure it meets our high standards and is accurately valued. We know how important it is to be able to view an item and this is even more key when you can only view it online. That is why we pride ourselves on offering detailed and transparent descriptions for every item, along with high-quality photographs that capture all the important details and nuances. Our aim is to provide you with a clear understanding of the character and condition of each piece before you make your purchase. We ensure that we spend time doing valuable research on every item we source. We know that every piece has a story to tell and its history can give us so much information and make it even more of a joy to own. Alongside our products in store we like to capture a bit of historical context in our blogs. To compliment our dedication to quality, we offer an efficient and reliable shipping service. Each order is carefully packaged using sustainable materials, ensuring your unique items arrive safely and with minimal environmental impact. Discover the timeless beauty of antiques and vintage goods at Objet d'Art Stuff—where every piece tells a story. Our Story What is our background? Objet D'Art Stuff (ODS) was created in 2023 by us - Bill & Jo, a couple based in Northamptonshire, UK. Between us we have (gulp) 78 years experience in the retail sales and service industry. We have worked for a number of retailers and service providers, and in the latter years of our respective careers, ran our own companies. Objet D'Art (That's Stuff to you and me!) antique and vintage shop online was borne out of a genuine interest and curiosity for beautiful things. We are constantly updating our knowledge and expertise in antiques and collectables. We want to share with others that knowledge, expertise, our love and interest for stuff. The stuff we sell includes antiques, vintage, collectibles, retro and curios. We particularly like things that are quirky and unique. We visit antique fairs, emporiums, warehouses, clearance sales, reclamation yards and exhibitions across the UK. Between us we bring different interests, expertise and skills to the table. Nicknamed the Time Traveller , Bill has a particular interest in silver (especially Victorian), mirrors and militaria. Jo AKA the Happy Antiquer , likes the decorative side of things - hand crafted items, paintings, chinoiserie and toleware. Our different styles and approaches are evident when you look closely at the products in store. We have different ways of photographing the items, and our own unique ways of describing the products. We think this is a good thing because it emphasises how the uniqueness of an item captures different audiences and, as we say, history and beauty outweighs function! We buy on instinct because we think that if we like an object, and see something in it, others will too. Most importantly we take pride in what we do and do it with passion. It's as simple as that! We hope you will enjoy buying stuff at our antique and vintage shop online as much as we enjoy sourcing it! Why we do, what we do! At Objet D'Art, (that's STUFF to you and me!) we pride ourselves in offering a vast collection of unique antique, vintage, retro, curios and collectable stuff that will add character and enjoyment to any home, office, den or any other space you can think of! Maybe you have a collection you wish to add to or just want to purchase something, well......just because you want it and you want to enjoy something lovely for a while. Our antique and vintage shop online showcases a plethura of items of varying ages, tastes, eras, trends and styles, all available at budgets that suit every pocket. From antique vases to teddy bears, we have it all. We like to think of ourselves as 'time travellers'. We take the time to enjoy each item we buy too, so we often keep some of the beautiful treasures in our home, until they are bought by you! We love what we do and call ourselves 'Happy Antiquers'! Happy Antiquing! Tom Thank you for the vintage mustard pot. Postage and packaging was first class. As described was brilliant. The value was very reasonable. I like my purchase very much. Seller great in all correspondence. Ebay buyer Super friendly seller and quick delivery. Good value and as described. Packed well too. Super happy. Thank you!! nathan very quick delivery and well packaged. Received a very good offer price from the friendly seller. A pleasure. Explore the Collection Antique late 19th century arts and crafts mahogany dressing table swing mirror Price £195.00 + Postage Vintage Italian Florentine Triple Gilt Photo Frame (c.1950s–1970s) Price £65.00 + Postage Vintage hand painted and made metal sign from a stable door horses name Out of stock Antique Victorian late 19th century leather bound probably oak jewellery box Price £95.00 + Postage Antique Victorian late 19th century large oak and hammered brass door lock Price £48.00 + Postage Vintage 1960s wooden hand painted barbers shop bar quartet ( corkscrew etc) Price £68.00 + Postage Vintage 1990s Szegeti Austrian wine sample green round bottle Price £18.00 + Postage Vintage 1928 Commonwealth 200 years 1728 to 1928 J.S Fry tin rare!! Price £38.00 + Postage Antique Edwardian 1923 Hallmarked London silver top tall ribbed jar P.W. Price £48.00 + Postage Vintage Masailly France Christmas decorations tin probably 1950s /60s Price £18.00 + Postage Antique early 20th century leather bound silk lined oak jewellery box Price £28.00 + Postage Antique Wooden Agricultural Seed Spreader Bijni Original Old Price £95.00 + Postage Vintage E. Otto Schmidt Nuremberg Lebkuchen Tin – Medieval German Artwork Price £28.00 + Postage Vintage Nursery Rhyme Tin Pail – A.S. Wilkin Ltd, Mother Goose Fairytale Design Price £25.00 + Postage Antique early 20th century Co op Wholesale Society (CWS) Art Nouveau shoe tin Price £24.00 + Postage Vintage Rolls Royce Crewe motor car factory small oak wooden tool box Price £48.00 + Postage Shop Now

Browse the whole shop here! Sort by antique and vintage category. Filter using your price range and budget. Christmas gifts available! ALL OBJET D'ART STUFF The full catalogue of antiques, vintage and collectibles Filter by Category All Silverware Pewter Copper Brass Antique & Vintage China & Porcelain Genuine Antiques Vintage Toys, Games & Collectibles Militaria, Transport & Engineering Vintage Artwork Paintings Wall Art Vintage Books, Literature & Music Vintage Glassware & Vases Unique Antique & Vintage Collectibles Antique & Vintage Tinware Vintage & Antique Garden Ornaments Vintage Furniture & Home Decor Seasonal Antique & Vintage Gifts Last Chance Antique & Vintage Finds Jewellery Fashion and Accessories Antique Ceramics & Pottery Vintage Boxes, Chests & Trunks New Antique & Vintage Arrivals price range £5 £795 Colour 25 cm tall 23 cm wide at bottom tapering to 13 cm Green Choose letter to purchase Large A Large C Large E Large R damanged Large S Choose small letter Small D Small E Small G Small i Small L Small M Small N Small R Small T Labelled: Aqua Aurant: Trip: Calc: Hypophos Ferri Peroxid: Inf: Aurant: Co: Conc: Inf: Buchu Conc: Liq.Ferr.Perchlor Magnes Calc: Levis Magnes: Carb: Pond: Pulv: Glycyr: Dec: Pulv: Rhei Comp: Salicine Sodii Benz: Sodii Salicyl Tinct: Catechu Tinct: Cinchon Tinct:Sumbul Zinci Sulphas Sort by Quick View Antique late 19th century arts and crafts mahogany dressing table swing mirror Price £195.00 + Postage Quick View Vintage Italian Florentine Triple Gilt Photo Frame (c.1950s–1970s) Price £65.00 + Postage Quick View Vintage hand painted and made metal sign from a stable door horses name Out of stock Quick View Antique Victorian late 19th century leather bound probably oak jewellery box Price £95.00 + Postage Quick View Antique Victorian late 19th century large oak and hammered brass door lock Price £48.00 + Postage Quick View Vintage 1960s wooden hand painted barbers shop bar quartet ( corkscrew etc) Price £68.00 + Postage Quick View Vintage 1990s Szegeti Austrian wine sample green round bottle Price £18.00 + Postage Quick View Vintage 1928 Commonwealth 200 years 1728 to 1928 J.S Fry tin rare!! Price £38.00 + Postage Quick View Antique Edwardian 1923 Hallmarked London silver top tall ribbed jar P.W. Price £48.00 + Postage Quick View Vintage Masailly France Christmas decorations tin probably 1950s /60s Price £18.00 + Postage Quick View Antique early 20th century leather bound silk lined oak jewellery box Price £28.00 + Postage Quick View Antique Wooden Agricultural Seed Spreader Bijni Original Old Price £95.00 + Postage Quick View Vintage E. Otto Schmidt Nuremberg Lebkuchen Tin – Medieval German Artwork Price £28.00 + Postage Quick View Vintage Nursery Rhyme Tin Pail – A.S. Wilkin Ltd, Mother Goose Fairytale Design Price £25.00 + Postage Quick View Antique early 20th century Co op Wholesale Society (CWS) Art Nouveau shoe tin Price £24.00 + Postage Quick View Vintage Rolls Royce Crewe motor car factory small oak wooden tool box Price £48.00 + Postage Quick View Antique early 20th century art nouveau biscuit or handkerchief tin stunning Price £28.00 + Postage Quick View Vintage 1950s Monte Carlo rally tin plate car Price £18.00 + Postage Quick View Vintage May be older antique wooden hand painted sign genuine not reproduction!! Price £195.00 + Postage Quick View Vintage 1960s/ 70s Ballanoff Kitchen Maid cake tin Price £38.00 + Postage Quick View Antique Victorian late 19th century papier mache snuff box / keepsake box Price £45.00 + Postage Quick View Vintage Huntley and Palmer's highly decorated rare and in amazing condition tin Price £55.00 + Postage Quick View Vintage art deco German ( alpacca) engine turned art deco cigarette/ card case Price £38.00 + Postage Quick View Antique “Polar” Stoneware Milk Cooler Bottle (c.1890–1910) Price £60.00 + Postage

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