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 many Wade figurines are there in the world?
Wade England Lot of 19 Miscellaneous Whimsy Whimsies Figurines Vintage Animals… Wade England UK Miniature Vintage Animal Figurines Porcelain Lot of 3Â Red Rose Tea Wade Figurines Mixed Lot 10 Animals Figures Tiger Leopard Clown… (67) 1998 RED ROSE TEA FIGURINES WADES ANIMALS AND MORE…
What did my grandmother do with her Wade figurines?
My grandmother would often have a special surprise for me when I visited: one or two ceramic Wade “Whimsies,” as they were called in England. She drank tall glasses of Red Rose iced tea every day of her life, and in each box of tea came a small Wade figurine, usually an animal.
How many Wade whimsies animal figurines are there?
BUNDLE of VINTAGE Wade whimsies – lot of 12 – ANIMAL figures, mixed lines ✫… cat figurine North Light@Wade… cat figurine North Light@Wade… 6 x Vintage Wade Whimsies Fawn Hedgehog Rabbit Monkey Dog & Cat Figures… WADE Timid Mouse Limited Edition Boxed Ex Condition Dunstable Wade Fair 96…
Are there any Wade pipe rest dog figurines?
WADE Pipe Rest No.1 Dog Figurine Figure Original Box 1970s English Porcelain… WADE whimsies Animals Nature Nursery etc figurines X 27 (M)… SELECTION OF RARE WADE LARGE BLOW UP FIGURINES c1961-63 DISNEY LADY & THE TRAMP… Wimsey Wade Animal Figures FREE POSTAGE…
What’s the best way to sell Wade figurines?
My go-to method for selling Wades is to place them in some kind of shallow container with a small sign stating, “Vintage Wades, $2 each (please take a tag).” I make a bunch of small tags that say, “Wade figurine, $2” and tuck them in with the Wades.
What are some rare Wade figurines from the 1950s?
Some rare. Some duplicates. Mermaid, liberty bell, chicken, rooster, x-mas tree, sea shell, wagon, owl, ship. Boris Dog, ‘Lady and the Tramp’, RARE 1950s Vintage Wade Figurine, Hatbox.
My grandmother would often have a special surprise for me when I visited: one or two ceramic Wade “Whimsies,” as they were called in England. She drank tall glasses of Red Rose iced tea every day of her life, and in each box of tea came a small Wade figurine, usually an animal.
Where can I find Wade of Ireland figurines?
Wade of Ireland also had an extensive line of Wade figurines. Here is a comparison chart for some of the best Wade price guides: Sometimes a series had very limited production and made those particular miniature more difficult to find.
