Here Be Dragons
The new Fantastique exhibit has a ‘thunder’ of dragons on display to use the collective term. There are Eastern and Western dragons plus many other
Glazed Expressions
Among the most admired objects at WMODA are the two circular tables with tiled tops by the Moorcroft pottery. One is in the Arts &
An Elephant in the Room
Our latest Ardmore acquisition is a monumental urn, 31 inches tall, featuring elephants and rhinos, which is now on display in our Ardmore room. It’s
Beauty Beyond Nature
Paul Stankard is recognized internationally for his reinvention of the traditional glass paperweight. A highly skilled scientific glassblower, Paul began to study his local flora
A Spooky Story
For Halloween we are highlighting the spookiest pieces in the new Fantastique exhibition. The Spook figure was modeled by Harry Tittensor for Royal Doulton in
Salt of the Earth
Elaine Cooper, who passed away this year, made many firm friends around the world as a passionate collector of Royal Doulton, particularly salts. She shared
Daisy’s Dark Side
Most visions of Fairyland conjure up images of ethereal sprites with diaphanous dresses and gossamer wings dancing around toadstools in an enchanted wood. However, Wedgwood’s
As Good as Gold
Two glistening golden luster plaques depicting fabulous creatures greet visitors at the entrance to our new exhibit Fantastique. They are the work of William de
Myths & Meissen
Porcelain was so desirable that it was once known as ‘white gold’ and was traded around the world by the Chinese, who perfected the art
Art Deco Glass
Art Deco Glass René Lalique is the most celebrated Art Deco designer in glass. He began to experiment with decorative glass in the early 1900s