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....
Porcelain marks or manufacturers marks not only tell you who made what and when, but these also indication to the standard of the piece as well. These are known as FIRST QUALITY and SECOND QUALITY . IF YOU...
Many people find it confusing to understand exactly what the letters mean on the rear of an old piece of Wedgwood - I hope you find this guide useful in helping you to realise just how old the piece is, you...
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...
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...
I HAVE NOTICED OVER RECENT MONTHS AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF COUNTERFEIT WHITEFRIARS VASES APPEARING IN EBAYS LISTINGS IN PARTICULAR THE 8 INCH DRUNKEN BRICKLAYER VASE HAS COME IN FOR SOME SPECIAL ATTENTION...
I bought a set of Denby mugs on ebay, the seller described them as First Quality/Fully Backstamped but when I got them they were clearly seconds with a seconds backstamp and obvious glaze flaws. So I thought...
Is your item similar to a Clarice Cliff design? You can increase interest by wording your auction carefully. But take care! This guide will help you list within eBay rules. Can I call any piece of pottery...
Wedgwood mark their wares Seconds in the following ways: Scratch through the back stamp G2 Etched into the back of the piece Green dots (Please note some unscrupulous dealers remove these using T cut...
Clarice Cliff reproductions and the use of the trademarked name can be confusing. This guide will help you to identify some of the more common reproductions including Wedgwood and Bradford Exchange items and...