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 of course the...
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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: Red...
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Please pay careful attention to my guide ratings! You'll notice the number of unhappy sellers that are attempting to trash my ratings because the information contained here calls attention to their shady...
The first pieces of porcelain I started collecting over 20 years ago were those with the Blue Willow pattern. From there I discovered the Blue Phoenix or "Flying Turkey" pattern. This guide is a summary of...
There is much confusion about the proper terms that should be used to identify certain decoration styles on Nippon era and other Japanese porcelain. Because of this, many buyers are disappointed when they...
In this guide I will explore the beautiful world of antique Victorian era porcelain backed handmirrors and brushes. These pretty vanity items were produced during the 1890s and continued for a few more...
What Are Hair Receivers?Alma's Attic Antiques Collectibles specializes in vintage vanity accessories. Quite the most frequently asked question we receive on these items is "What are Hair Receivers?"Well, as...