Author Archives: Nicholas Leach
Steiff and Collecting Teddy Bears
Developed—apparently simultaneously—by toymakers Morris Michtom in the U.S. and Richard Steiff in Germany in the ...read more
From Italy to Lion and Unicorn
Presenting a Heavenly Wood Carving Collection for Auction in South Florida BY CLIFF DUNN ...read more
Fine Art and Asian Antiques, all for a Cause.
Have antiques, art, or collectibles you’re ready to sell? Contact Lion and Unicorn to speak ...read more
1964 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III
This exemplary 1964 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III motorcar was hand built at the factory ...read more
What is a “Discovery Sale”?
Have antiques, art, or collectibles you’re ready to sell? Contact Lion and Unicorn to speak ...read more
Jean Cocteau: The Man of Mystery
Masque D'Egyptien by Jean Cocteau is a large, partially-glazed earthenware charger plate. This plate is number ...read more
Worth Their Salt: The Open Salts Collection of Elaine Cooper
Whitley’s head Auctioneer and founder, Arron Rimpley, is honored to present the Private Collection of ...read more
Selections from ROYAL DOULTON, WEDGWOOD & BOEHM
Royal Doulton Flambé manufactured under the supervision of Charles Noke in the early 20th Century ...read more
Holiday Luxe Auction
On Sunday, December 9th, 2018 from 9am EST - 8pm, Whitley’s Auctioneers of the Fort ...read more
Collecting Antique and Vintage Telephones
Telephones have been popular with collectors since Alexander Graham Bell asked Mr. Watson if he ...read more
Button Up! Collecting Antique and Vintage Buttons
What is it about buttons that makes them collectible, and what drives the interest to ...read more
Lee Downey: Ancient Craftsmanship with Modern Design
Indonesia-based, American-born artist, sculptor, and paleo-naturalist Lee Downey has been designing spatially-dynamic and compelling works ...read more