Wade Miniatures: An Unauthorized Guide to Whimsies, Premiums, Villages, and Characters [Paperback]

Donna S. Baker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2000 | Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors

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, Disney's Hat Box series, the diminutive Minikins, and many more. Also featured are Wade's highly detailed miniature villages--from England's Whimsey-on-Why to Ireland's 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

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About the Author

Donna Baker is a writer and editor from West Chester, Pennsylvania. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764310518
• ISBN-13: 978-0764310515
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,960,743 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wade seller ebay, October 31, 2004

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Warren Thompson (Fla,USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wade Miniatures: An Unauthorized Guide to Whimsies, Premiums, Villages, and Characters, 2nd Revised Edition (Paperback)

Wade miniatures #2 is the top book on wades red rose tea and miniatures!!!

BEWARE = there is a wade miniatures #3 it is word for word - page for page - price for price THE SAME AS WADE #2 so save money and buy #2 instead of #3,

I hate it when I get ripped off by someone who claims to be giving me an updated price guide on a book I depend on.

this book in either copy is the BEST for miniatures,

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative Book on Wade Miniatures, September 22, 2007

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Annmarie O'toole "wiccan woman" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wade Miniatures: An Unauthorized Guide to Whimsies, Premiums, Villages, & Characters (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)

The book 'Wade Miniatures' (2007) by Diane Baker is a wonderful first book to have if you are starting to collect Wade Miniature Figurines. The color photos are so true to life. Ms Baker includes some history of Wade of England and a current price guide for the figurines.

Most of the figurines included in the book start in the 1950's and continue up to the present. The Wade factory in England however, started out making porcelain pieces in 1810.

Everyone remembers the Red Rose Tea Miniatures that were included in the Red Rose Tea boxes. Those little Miniatures currently range in value from $5.00 to about $20.00 - $30.00. More exquisite pieces can range in value from $50.00 to over $400.00. There is a price range for every level of collector.

I had an older copy of her book from the Library. However, when the 2007 edition came out, I just had to have it as a handy reference guide.

As a novice collector, or for that matter, as an amateur collector, you will find this book to be an invaluable reference guide!

Happy collecting!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, March 8, 2007

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Traveller - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wade Miniatures: An Unauthorized Guide to Whimsies, Premiums, Villages, And Characters (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)

Just what I needed! I have a collection inherited from my mom. I wasn't sure of the value or which pieces belong to which set. This book is very clear. Has great pictures and pricing information. Highly recommended.