In the 1950s, the Wade potteries created 'Whimsies', small solid porcelain animal figures first developed by Sir George Wade, which became popular and collectable in Britain and America, following their retail launch in 1954, and were widely available in shops throughout the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
In the 1950s, Wade potteries created 'Whimsies', small solid porcelain animal figures designed by Sir George Wade. These became popular collectibles in Britain and America after their debut in shops in 1954, and were readily available throughout the following decades.