Wade Miniatures: An Unauthorized Guide to Whimsies, Premiums, Villages & Characters (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Wade Miniatures: An Unauthorized Guide to Whimsies, Premiums, Villages & Characters (Schiffer Book for Collectors) by Baker, Donna S.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780764310515.

In business under a variety of names since the early nineteenth century, the George Wade pottery in Burslem, England, has produced many forms of ceramic items. Wade is perhaps best known, however, for their delightful series of tiny porcelain animals known as Whimsies. Highly collectible, the Whimsies have been joined over the years by many equally charming miniatures, some sold by the company directly and others distributed as premiums. With over 325 color photos clearly showing over 1000 items, this book showcases the endearing miniatures produced by Wade from the 1950s to the 1990s, including Red Rose Tea and Tom Smith premiums, Whoppas and Whimsie-land figurines, Nursery Favourites, Happy Families, Disneys Hat Box series, the diminutive Minikins, and many more. Also featured are Wades highly detailed miniature villages--from Englands Whimsey-on-Why to Irelands Bally-Whim--original Wade boxes and displays, information on color and size variations, company marks, and values for all items. A treat for Wade lovers everywhere!, 372 color photos, 6" x 9", Price Guide/Index