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...
Poole Pottery, based in the town of Poole in Dorset, was set up in 1873 as Carter and Co. and they started out by mainly making architectural ceramics (tiles and ornamental ceramics used in buildings). By the...
Aynsley China , Portland Works, Longton, Stoke on trent. Written by Authorised Aynsley Stockist The following guide was produced for the benefit of Sellers and Buyers on ebay and local auctions and china...
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...
Royal Crown Derby Royal Crown Derby was established in 1750, in Derbyshire, England. From small beginings, a great company was born, using lavish gold, bold reds, and Japanese inspired colours and designs for...
New to buying Clarice Cliff? Or perhaps you'd like to try your hand at collecting. This is a basic guide to some possible first steps in collecting Clarice Cliff. STARTING COLLECTING You'd like to collect...
History Toby jugs have been made in this country since about 1770, and there are known examples from Germany before this time, and now various countries from arround the world produce toby jugs. Early...
Liverpool Road Pottery was a semi-manufacturing company and purchased 'blanks' from china, earthenware pottery producers. LRP became firmly established as one of the leading giftware companies after patenting...
I'd like to post a word of warning to anyone thinking of bidding on one of these. As the name suggests,this is a high end collectable that retails at a minimum of £2100 and will almost certainly appreciate in...