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...
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...
The British Studio Potters' Marks book (BSPM), 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...
Contrary to popular belief its not just Guinness items that are being faked. There are numerous items, such as SS RNLI,or SS PACIFIC, Or ROSEMARY ship (actually a model of the QE2) Hitler figure, WWI Tanks (in...
Please be aware that Bridgewater are doing a Rerun of 'Wild Strawberry , Blackberry Scattered Rose for the July Sale.So be careful of ebayers selling these patterns at inflated prices after the Sale starts at...
Bridgewater have re-produced a limited run especially for the June 2008 sales in a number of designs. These include, Wild Strawberries, Blackberry, Scattered Roses and a few of the favourite 1/2 pint bird mugs...
Please note when purchasing an Emma Bridgewater Mug , Make sure it is genuine , There is a small letter stamped on the base (not always clear to see). Make sure you ask the seller to check for you before you...
PLEASE be aware that the Bird mugs listed now at Very High 'Buy it now' prices can be purchased from the Bridgewater shops and Factory shops by Mail order{or by visiting them) for £10 each plus p p.Please...
Hello there. I've had an interest in collecting Carlton Ware figurines, in particular the 'girl' series for a while now, and having found information a little scarce on the subject, thought it might be worth...
I have 100s of Bridgewater mugs collected over 20 years . There seems to be a lot written in these reviews about 'fake' Bridgewater mugs and the need to check they are genuine. I have never come across a...