The subject of Nippon porcelain is vast, so this guide will focus primarily on identifying 'real' versus 'fake' (modern reproduction) Nippon. Be aware that some modern / reproduction Nippon is attractive and...
Many jadite reproductions are being sold as vintage on eBay. These are imports from China and Brazil or made by US companies such as Mosser. If you are interested in collecting vintage jadite, your best bet...
[View Our Listings] Like Nippon, Occupied Japanese objects are increasingly growing in value and collectibles, and more dealers are scrambling to provide these items to their buyers. Identification is simple...
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...
Guide To Noritake China Prior to the end of the 19th century, Japan practiced an extreme form of isolationism. They did not import or export products. However, responding to western pressure, Japan...
As a Vintage Boutique Owner,and a collector of "Occupied Japan" collectables for some 30 years now,my interest in these treasures is well served,and loved.So,I wanted to share my personal knowledge of these...
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...
This is the second guide I have written on Nippon porcelain in an attempt to share my life long admiration for this beautiful Japanese ware. For help in determining fake Nippon porcelain from authentic antique...
Hi, My name Is Jay Kerch, and I am a major seller of vintage dog figurines with a specialty of made in Japan dogs. Before and after world war two, Japan was the main source of inexpensive decorative arts just...
98 unique and unusual descriptive words like ACANTHUS, BOBECHES, CLOISONNE, EPERGNE, FAIENCE, GIRANDOLE, LUSTERWARE, MORIAGE, PIPKIN, REPOUSSE, TAFFETA, VERDIGRIS, ect.If you find these to be helpful, kindly...