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...
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. ...
Hello there ! Have you ever been "had" by the Royal Mail post offices charges? it can teach you a valuable lesson regarding posting items overseas ......................... Read on If you have a package that...
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...
There have recently been quite a few Rare colorways in Beswick horses .The above picture shows the corect 818 Whilst many may be genuine there are an increasing amount of fakes going through the auctions and...
THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THESE FAKE GUINNESS CARLTONWARE ITEMS WHICH CIRCULATE. THE GUINNESS COLLECTORS CLUB WEBSITE HAVE PHOTOS OF ALL THESE ITEMS MADE WITH DESCRIPTIONS AND IT IS FREE TO VIEW THESE. THESE...
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...
THERE IS A LOT OF FIRST TIME SELLERS PUTTING EARLY FAKE MOORCROFT PIECES ON EBAY.PLEASE BE VERY WARY OF ANY PIECES THAT DO NOT SHOW THE BASE MARKS,ALL MOORCROFT IS SIGNED.UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL...
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...
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...