APRIL'S-ATTIC-TREASURESI am the Thrift Store Queen in my small realm of the world and I am sure there are other Queens of the Treasure or Trash trade out in their own realms digging through dusty boxes that...
This guide will introduce you to the first hard paste porcelain produced in Europe. We will explore the porcelain manufactory's history, introduce key periods, and briefly discuss marks. Meissen Note:The...
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Oriental Cloisonne is such a fascinating topic.There are many out-of-print books on this subject, most valued at several times their original price; due to the prized information they contain. I am a humble...
This guide will define, in general terms,what Is, and what Is Not, Satsuma. We have been collecting, researching, studying, buying and selling fine Satsuma since 1971. Our guides will assist you in...
English Registry Marks - Signs of the Times Part I - 1842 to 1884 One of the most frequently asked questions about antiques is: How old is it? And often, the answer can be right there on the object...
Have fun, save money and make your house smell terrific. There has been an EXPLOSION in home scents. Reed diffusers, plug ins, candles, tart burners, dry potpourri, candle warmers, aromatherapy diffusers,...
Nippon china first appeared outside Japan in the late 1800s after the US and Japan began to trade with each other. Americans loved china from Japan (known then as Nippon) A Japanese trader, Ichizaemon...
This guide will define the main types of English dry bodied stoneware, introduce principal makers, and discuss the dating of Wedgwood Jasperware. There are three main types of English Dry Bodied Stoneware: ...
**In light of the May 14th USPS postal rate change, this Guide has been updated.** Like everyone else, I have been struggling with the USPS increases that took effect on May 14, 2007. In a nutshell, the Post...