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...
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...
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...
Take care with items that you have never seen before, it could be that they are about to go into general production and the pieces on E Bay are trial pieces that have been purchased at Bridgewater...
If you can afford it buy originals where you can. The up and coming artists works are very well priced I would recommend Nick Andrew for one. Local art shows are the best thing to attend, avoid art galleries...