There is still a current debate (early 2008) about the Royal Mail's policy on compensation for fragile items. Some ebay sellers believe and have stated that although insurance/compensation is included in the...
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...
Vintage Moorcroft: How Old Is It? How can you tell how old a piece of Moorcroft is? Many collectors will have a good idea of the age just by looking at a piece. The most reliable method of dating is probably...
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...
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...
Royal Mail and the joys of obtaining compensation and redress for loss has prompted the following important comments from heritage2collect, on 5 Feb ག Hi - I just read your Guide on Postage Packing. You...
Please take care when purchasing John Ditchfield art, there are unfortunately many fakes and its very easy to scratch the j ditchfield mark. only the early pieces, the ones with silver, and of course the one...
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...
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...
The British Studio Potters' Marks book whilst being a valuable reference work is also the source of many annoying mis-attributions of studio pottery. In the hands of the inexperienced it can turn a Jo Bloggs...