For many serious doll collectors, only vintage, antique, or modern collectible dolls will do. While collectible dolls are beautiful and rare, they?re not meant to be playthings. If you?re looking for a new...
Collecting dolls is both a pastime and a passion. Whether you're looking for a collectible doll reminiscent of your childhood, selecting a gift for a special child, or investing in a vintage doll for your...
Prime pieces of automobilia continue to change hands at ever-escalating rates and you can find thousands of pieces of automotive memorabilia on eBay, ranging from Lalique hood ornaments to porcelain signs....
Got a collection collecting dust? Outgrown your childhood Barbie dolls? Gone from Cabbage Patch Kids to Bratz? Whether you're an experienced collector or simply looking to sell a few children toys around your...
I am appalled at the many incorrectly identified pieces of porcelain for sale on eBay and elsewhere. The fakes and frauds are numerous. Don?t be fooled. Many fakes are easy to identify. The Problem It...
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MAJOLICA A Collector's Guide to Authentication Spotting Reproductions and Fakes What it is, what it isn't, where it came from, and how to recognize it. Where it came from: Majolica...
The goal of this guide is to help antique doll collectors and sellers judge the age, possible country of origin and authenticity of china dolls. eBay is a fine venue for collecting and selling antique china...
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...
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: ...
Manufacturer's ID marks on an antique doll can appear on the back of the head (often hidden by the wig), on the shoulder plate, on the chest or back, or even on the soles of the feet (as in Lenci dolls). In...