Our Brands

The innovative spirit that launched the Bradford Group in 1973 continues to glow brightly. What once was a business dedicated to collector plates, has now grown into a close-knit family of collectible brands all driven to provide their customers with the very best. Each of our brands specializes in a particular product line and maintains its separate brand identity. Together, however, we form a focused, concept-driven whole that shares collective knowledge, infrastructure and resources.

The Bradford Exchange, Ltd.

Founded in 1973, Bradford Exchange paved the way for the present-day collectibles market. Today our international flagship company is the world's largest marketer of fine limited-edition collector plates and more, featuring the works of top artists from around the globe.

The Ashton-Drake Galleries, Ltd.

The dominant market leader in premium-quality collectible dolls offered at an exceptional value, including limited-edition porcelain dolls, lifelike baby dolls, nostalgic re-creations of vintage dolls, fashion dolls, bride dolls, ornaments and more, from renowned Master Doll Artists.

The Bradford Editions

Develops and markets an outstanding selection of exceptional collectible ornaments, miniature plates, sculptures, teacups and delicate porcelain bells and more—an intriguing selection of unique collectibles from the very best artists worldwide.

Bradford Authenticated

Marketing officially authorized sports collectibles featuring professional sports teams and legends from the MLB®, NFL®, NBA®, NHL®, NASCAR® and more.

Ardleigh Elliott

The world's largest direct marketer of beautiful, resonant music boxes reflecting the highest level of quality and exquisite workmanship.

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The Hamilton Collection

An established marketer of a wide array of collectibles, and the largest direct marketer of figurines. Collectibles and unique collectible diecast cars from the Hamilton Collection represent every theme imaginable in many different collectible forms.

Van Hygan and Smythe

Offers finely crafted display accessories for gifts and collectibles including doll cases, curio cabinets and ornament displays.

Hawthorne Village

The largest direct marketer of handcrafted architectural and cottage miniatures, Hawthorne Village also markets a successful line of collectible electric trains.

Gallery Marketing Group

The exclusive retail distributor of collectibles for the Bradford Group of Companies.

Hamilton Authenticated

Hamilton Authenticated specializes in collectibles appealing to the increasingly popular male market, most notably, diecast cars and trucks.

Corporate Services

BGE, Ltd. provides general services to the entire Bradford Group.

The Edwin M. Knowles
China Company

Responsible for the sourcing, purchasing, scheduling and actual production of collectible products designed and sold by our marketing companies. They travel the world over to find the newest technology, mediums and features to enhance our collectibles.

BGE, Ltd.

Provides management services such as Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Food Services, Office Services and more.

Midwest Lists and Media

Purchases media space and mailing lists of names for our new client marketing efforts. As an integral part of The Bradford Group, Marketing Services builds strong relationships with major media venues and negotiates the best rates and ad positioning for new client marketing promotions.