Around 1760 was a time when manufacturing of goods in Europe and the United States moved from small independent shops to larger, more commercial factories. This time period brought about changes in culture as people moved from rural areas to big cities in order to work. This era gave riseRead More →
This is a general guide on where you can look to buy antiques, vintage and retro items. How to check your items once purchased and how to sell them. At Wildcard we have a variety of items for sale online and in the shop. We make regular blogs, interact onRead More →
March 2020 the world starts to go into lockdown as a global pandemic hits called Covid-19 (coronavirus). Over the next year the economy takes a huge hit and many businesses are struggling to keep going. As much as this sounds like the start to an interesting sci-fi book sadly thisRead More →
Powder Compacts date from the early 1900’s, during this period of time make-up did not have the social acceptance it now has. The first powder cases were often concealed within accessories such as walking sticks, jewellery or hatpins. As make-up became more mainstream, compacts became more popular. In 1923 BritishRead More →
Horse Brass is a brass plaque used for the decoration on a horses harness, Most commonly used on shire and parade horses. They became popular in England from the mid-19th century but declined alongside the use of the draft horse. Horse Brasses remain a collectors item today. Factories started to massRead More →
Peter Durand, a British merchant, received the first patent for the idea of preserving food using tin cans. The patent was granted on 25th August 1810Â by King George III of England. Since this time tins have been used in a wide range of food, drinks and chemist products for preservation.Read More →
West German Art Pottery is essentially a term describing the time period of 1949-1990 and became the early way to describe the pottery because the country of origin, with numbers denoting the shape and size, was often the only “mark” on the base. Even though company names are now betterRead More →
Contemporary research demonstrates that bomber crews, who suffered high casualty rates during World War II, often developed strong bonds with the planes they were flying, and affectionately decorated them with nose art. It was also believed by the flight crews that the nose art was bringing luck to the planes. Typically, the guys who didRead More →
I am slightly addicted to a good coffee. The smell, the feel, and making sure you get a good grind. That is why i like manual grinders. they are great for getting it exactly to your taste, coffee machine or cafetiere, or whatever brewing device you want. This one wasRead More →
I have been watching a little TV in this lockdown, and noticing that Christmas is FAST approaching. Lots of adverts trying to garner your attention, and getting your christmas presents in early. Rightly so as well. This year has been a pretty bad one by all measures, and i thinkRead More →