You've just bought a Clarice Cliff from an antiques fair and are eager to make some money on eBay. How do you know whether it is genuine or counterfeit? This is a general guide to some of the common pitfalls. ...
Here are some thoughts on what I think are particularly collectable in the fields of ceramics, glass and metalware (stainless steel) made during these two important decades for popular modernist design. This...
The first time I really began to take notice of decorative objects made of glass was when I visited a small craft market where one of the stallholders was a professional engraver. It was obvious to me that she...
My interest in collecting china started quite by accident. I had accompanied by husband to a local auction, having little interest in these events myself at that time, and was killing time by sorting through...
Wedgwood is a very complex entity, even for a seasoned collector. This short guide is purely about Jasper Ware. Modern and antique. I'll be brief here, this is purely to aid buyers on eBay, and beginning...
Susie Cooper With 15 years of collecting experience I am glad to say that the number of fakes, forgeries and problem items associated with the work of Susie Cooper is fairly low in relation to her total...
THERE IS SOME ROYAL WORCESTER PORCELAIN TO WATCH OUT FOR. THAT IS FAKE. THE STAMP ABOVE IS A FAKE ROYAL WORCESTER STAMP AS A WORCESTER SELLER I CAN HELP YOU TO UNDERSTAND A LITTLE OF WHAT TO LOOK OUT...
I have a few tips on purchasing antique pottery , porcelain and ceramics to help new collectors. First of all I would say collect a style of ceramics which you like, do not just follow a name or trend. I you...
BEGINNERS GUIDE TO BUYING ANTIQUE Porcelain Bronze ON EBAY: Primarily, when buying an antique on eBay you should have done enough research to know what it is you are buying. Ebay can be a minefield for the...
Last update: 19 November 2006 Do be careful when buying paperweights. Attributions, especially to classic manufacturers such as Baccarat, St. Louis, and Clichy, are sometimes wrong - not because of any intent...