The George Wade Pottery was founded in 1810 in Burslem, England and during this early time, produced mostly bottles and related pottery items, then in the early 19th century, ceramics needs for textile mills.

In the 1920s and 30's production of figurines with a new 'cellulose' finish were produced. However the new finish proved to turn yellow and peel off with age. At the onset of W.W.II, production of all non-essential ceramic items ceased.

In the early 1950s, George Wade Pottery re-introduced their retail line of pre-war animal figurines, in boxed sets of five, marketed as 'Whimsies', and were very successful. Between 1953 and 1959 Wade produced ten sets of Whimsies for retail sale with the last five sets each having a theme.

During the 1960's Wade produced a new set miniature animals to be included as 'one free', in each box of more...

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Collection of Wade animal figurines 7 in total, comprising cats,…

Wade Animal Figurine Collection - Cats, Dog, Rabbit

Collection of Wade animal figurines 7 in total, comprising cats, a dog and a rabbit.

Two Wade ceramic decorative pieces including: Viking Ship form…

Wade Ceramic Viking Ship Bowl and Tortoise Mustard Pot

Two Wade ceramic decorative pieces including: Viking Ship form bowl, and tortoise form mustard pot.

A pair of Wade posy log vases, made from ceramic and glazed…

Green Glazed Ceramic Wade Posy Log Vases Pair

A pair of Wade posy log vases, made from ceramic and glazed green. Height 5 cm, width 15 cm, depth 5.5 cm

Wade Betty Boop 'Trick or Treat' figure

Wade Betty Boop Halloween Figure

Wade Betty Boop 'Trick or Treat' figure

Lady and the Tramp: painted and glazed porcelain figurine of…

Wade Porcelain 'Scamp' Figurine from Lady and the Tramp

Lady and the Tramp: painted and glazed porcelain figurine of 'Scamp' by Wade porcelain (England), height 10 cm; c. Mid 1950s.

Large Wade Koala figurine 1/1,500 Limited edition, height 11.5…

Limited Edition Large Wade Koala Figurine (11.5 cm)

Large Wade Koala figurine 1/1,500 Limited edition, height 11.5 cm.

Large Wade kangaroo 12.5 cm high

12.5cm Wade Kangaroo Figurine

Large Wade kangaroo 12.5 cm high

Large quantity of Wade Whimsies figures

Massive Collection of Wade Whimsies

Large quantity of Wade Whimsies figures

Collection of Wade dishes & figurines

Wade Dish & Figurine Collection

Collection of Wade dishes & figurines

Wade ceramic 'The Kangaroo' figure limited edition, # -/1,500,…

Limited Edition Kangaroo Ceramic Figure with Packaging

Wade ceramic 'The Kangaroo' figure limited edition, # -/1,500, marked to base, height 13 cm, with original packaging.

Wade ceramic 'The koala Bear' figure limited edition, # -/1,500,…

Limited Edition Koala Bear Ceramic Figure with Packaging

Wade ceramic 'The koala Bear' figure limited edition, # -/1,500, height 11 cm, with original packaging.

Large Wade Kangaroo 12.5 cm, with original box

Vintage Wade Kangaroo Figurine with Box

Large Wade Kangaroo 12.5 cm, with original box

Large Wade Koala 12 cm height, with original box

12cm Wade Koala with Box

Large Wade Koala 12 cm height, with original box

Ten various Wade jungle figures including 5 boxed figures

Wade Jungle Figure Collection

Ten various Wade jungle figures including 5 boxed figures

Ten various Wade figures incuding dinosaurs, wolves, birds,…

Wade's Wild World: 10 Figurines of Fierce Creatures

Ten various Wade figures incuding dinosaurs, wolves, birds, crocodile etc

Ten various Wade figures including dogs, cats, rabbits, horses…

Wade's Animal Kingdom Figurines

Ten various Wade figures including dogs, cats, rabbits, horses and a figure

Ten various Australian Wade figures including koalas, kangaroo,…

Assorted Australian Wade Figurines with Wildlife Animals

Ten various Australian Wade figures including koalas, kangaroo, possum and birds

Art Deco china figure early 20th century, c1930 by Wade,…

Art Deco Christina Figure by Wade, c1930

Art Deco china figure early 20th century, c1930 by Wade, entitled Christina, printed factory base stamp, Wade figures - Christina 3 - made in England height 28.5 cm, (a/f some crazing to cellulose finish)

A collection of Wade Irish porcelain Shamrock lidded dishes,…

Wade Irish Porcelain Shamrock Collection

A collection of Wade Irish porcelain Shamrock lidded dishes, sugar bowl & milk jug

Collection of Wade ceramic figures comprising 4 large and 7…

Wade Ceramic Figures: 4 Large, 7 Small Collection

Collection of Wade ceramic figures comprising 4 large and 7 small

Wade 'Irish Porcelain' teapot, green glazed decoration, marked…

Green Glazed Irish Porcelain Teapot, Wade, 11.5 cm

Wade 'Irish Porcelain' teapot, green glazed decoration, marked to base. Height 11.5 cm

Two early Wade miniature penguin figures, height 5 cm

Pair of Wade Miniature Penguin Figurines

Two early Wade miniature penguin figures, height 5 cm

Wade figure of wading bird

Wading Bird Wade Figure

Wade figure of wading bird

Wade - Harrods doorman figural salt & pepper shaker, each…

Harrods Doorman Salt & Pepper Shakers

Wade - Harrods doorman figural salt & pepper shaker, each approx 10 cm high

Rare Art Deco Wade 'Princess Elizabeth' figurine modelled by…

Art Deco Wade 'Princess Elizabeth' Figurine with Skirt Chips

Rare Art Deco Wade 'Princess Elizabeth' figurine modelled by Jesse van Hallen, 15 cm high small chips to the skirt

Large Wade Gluggle jug 28 cm high approx.

28cm Wade Gluggle Jug

Large Wade Gluggle jug 28 cm high approx.

Six Wade cat band figurines, height 6 cm approx (tallest)

Wade Cat Band Figurines Set

Six Wade cat band figurines, height 6 cm approx (tallest)

Six early Wade figures

Early Wade Figurine Collection

Six early Wade figures

A set of 4 Wade porcelain figures titled Rich Man, Poor Man,…

Wade Porcelain Figures: Rich, Poor, Beggar, Thief

A set of 4 Wade porcelain figures titled Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief. Tallest approximately 8 cm.

A large blue and gilt Wade vase 28 cm

Blue and Gilt Wade Vase - 28 cm

A large blue and gilt Wade vase 28 cm

Early Wade set of pedigree dogs

Wade's Early Pedigree Dog Set

Early Wade set of pedigree dogs

Five Wade dinosaur figures,

Wade's Dino Figures Set

Five Wade dinosaur figures,

Ceramic Bonzo figure and seven Wade figures, of various…

Ceramic Bonzo and 7 Wade Miniature Animal Figures Set

Ceramic Bonzo figure and seven Wade figures, of various different miniature animals.

Quimper figure group, onion bowl and two Wade plates (5)

Quimper Figure Group, Onion Bowl, and Wade Plates Set

Quimper figure group, onion bowl and two Wade plates (5)

Collection of Wade figures to include lady and the Tramp,…

Wade Lady and Tramp Figures Set

Collection of Wade figures to include lady and the Tramp, approx 6 cm highand shorter

Collection of miniature Wade nursery rhythm figures, approx 10…

Miniature Wade Nursery Rhythm Figures Collection

Collection of miniature Wade nursery rhythm figures, approx 10 cm highand shorter

Wade blue & white tea advertising jug for Ringtons

Ringtons' Wade Jug: The Perfect Tea Advertising Pitch

Wade blue & white tea advertising jug for Ringtons

Wade blue & white millennium lidded jar for Ringtons

Blue and White Wade Millennium Jar for Ringtons

Wade blue & white millennium lidded jar for Ringtons

Large Wade centrepiece bowl, 17.5 x 40 cm

Wade Centrepiece Bowl: Grandiose Table Decor

Large Wade centrepiece bowl, 17.5 x 40 cm

Two Wade 'Teaches Whiskey' bar jugs and a Wade white bowl

Wade Whiskey Jugs and Bowl Set

Two Wade 'Teaches Whiskey' bar jugs and a Wade white bowl

Two wade gingerbread men,

Wading Gingerbread Duo

Two wade gingerbread men,

4 Wade large nursery figures

Big Nursery Figures by Wade

4 Wade large nursery figures

Five Wade happy families animal figures

Wade's Joyful Animal Family Collection

Five Wade happy families animal figures

Six Wade ceramic pig money boxes, approx 18 cm high, and…

Wade Ceramic Piggy Banks Set

Six Wade ceramic pig money boxes, approx 18 cm high, and smaller (6)

Collection of ceramic miniatures, including Wade & Royal Doulton

Ceramic Miniature Collection: Wade & Royal Doulton

Collection of ceramic miniatures, including Wade & Royal Doulton

Tennis group, noted rare ticket for 1938 Davis cup Challenge…

Vintage Tennis Memorabilia Collection

Tennis group, noted rare ticket for 1938 Davis cup Challenge round USA v Australia played in Philadelphia; c1950s-60s postcards/photos sold at Wimbledon (9), comprising Ken Rosewall, Ashley Cooper, Neale Fraser, Fred Stolle, Frank Sedgman, John Newcombe,…

Wade mantel vase. Empress pattern. Height 19 cm

Empress Wade Mantel Vase - 19cm Height

Wade mantel vase. Empress pattern. Height 19 cm