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Dean Griff |
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| Dean William Griff is an American artist and illustrator famous for his artwork and ornaments featuring mice and other woodland creatures; his best known work being the Charming Tails collection of figurines and collectibles. |
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Charming Tails History |
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| The Charming Tails collection of figurines and other collectibles was created by artist Dean Griff. They feature his original artwork and designs of a small group of woodland animals who live in the whimsical village of Squashville. |
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Annual Production Marks |
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| The underside of a figurine base has long been the place for the manufacturer to put his mark and to record any other information relevant to the item, like the name of the item, the model number, the copyright year of the model design, the artist's initials, etc. |
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Charming Tails Backstamps |
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| Table of the different annual production marks used on Charming Tails figurines. These marks appear printed on the underside of the base, usually along with the name, model number and logo. |
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David Winter Mouse & Owl Locations |
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| As collectors of David Winter Cottages will know, David used to place a mouse or an owl in most of his sculptures. Finding the location of the mouse or owl added another element of excitement to the release of each new cottage. |
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Memories of Yesterday Annual Production Marks |
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| A table showing the annual production marks used on Enesco's Memories of Yesterday figurines and other items to indicate the year of production. |
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Mabel Lucie Attwell |
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| Mabel Lucie Attwell was a children's author and illustrator, known for her trademark comical depictions of chubby children. Her illustrations can be found in books, postcards, advertisements, calendars and other consumer products |
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Memories of Yesterday |
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| The Memories of Yesterday collection from Enesco was introduced in 1988. It is a collection of porcelain bisque figurines based on the illustrations of the British artist Mabel Lucie Attwell (1879-1964). |
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Enesco History |
Manufacturers & Brands |
| Enesco is a designer, manufacturer, and wholesaler of giftware and collectibles. This article describes highlights of their business from inception to the present day. |
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Lisi Martin |
Manufacturers & Brands |
| Lisi Martin is a Spanish artist and illustrator famous for her highly detailed and romanticized pictures of children. |
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History of the Dolfi Company |
Manufacturers & Brands |
| The Dolfi Company is an Italian company, based in South Tyrol, famous for its original wood carved figurines. |
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Blumenkinder and Kinderland |
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| This article provides information about the 2 popular series of Goebel Company figurines inspired by the artwork of Lore Hummel; Blumenkinder & Kinderland. |
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Goebel Artists |
Manufacturers & Brands |
| There are 3 primary artists involved in the creation of a figurine; the artist who inspires the figurine, the artist who sculpts the figurine and the artist who paints the figurine. We have decided to highlight some of these artists, providing insight into their lives and their work. |
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Lore: The Other Hummel |
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| Goebel has a long history of producing quality figurines, based on the artwork of many different artists, but are best known for their Hummel figurines. Hummel figurines are based on the artwork of Sister M.I. Hummel. However, Berta Hummel was not the only Hummel that Goebel partnered with. |
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Precious Moments Identification and Value Guide |
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| Do you have figurines from the Precious Moments collection that you would like help identifying and valuing? Have you seen one you would like to buy but want more information on its value first? |
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Goebel Sculptor: Gerhard Skrobek |
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| Gerhard Skrobek was born in Leobschutz, Upper Silesia on May 22, 1922. His parents, Günther and Edith Kornblum Skrobek, who had an interest in music and the arts, moved to Berlin when Gerhard was still young. |
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Royal Doulton Backstamps |
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| A table of backstamps used by Royal Doulton over the years. |
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Reco History |
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| Reco International was founded in 1967 by Heio W. Reich. It began as an importer of European porcelain collectibles but is today better known for its kitchenware, including brands like Romertopf, Nature's Oven and Recoware. |
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Pretty as a Picture Annual Production Marks |
Manufacturers & Brands |
| A table displaying the annual production marks used on Pretty as a Picture figurines and other items to indicate the year of production. |
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Pretty as a Picture History |
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| The Pretty as a Picture brand, which includes porcelain bisque figurines, collector plates, musicals, photo frames, ornaments, plaques and mugs, was produced and distributed by Enesco. This now retired collection is inspired and based upon the photography of European photographer Kim Anderson. |
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