WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF COUNTERFEITS! In case you aren't aware of this,MANY (over 60%)of the "100% guaranteed authentic"items you see on Ebay are 100% FAKE! Replicas are sold all over the internet so they end...
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...
[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...
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...
This is the third guide that I have written on the subject of Nippon porcelain which I have been collecting for 30+ years and for which I have great admiration. This guide focuses on moriage and beaded ware,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
[View Our Store] McKinley Tariff Act from 1890, law establishing record-high tariffs on many imported items, sponsored by Representative William McKinley, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, the act...