Introduction I put alot of effort and time into this guide, please take the time to scroll to the bottom and click on "guide was helpful" or "guide was not helpful". Let me start by saying I have...
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...
There are some very simple rules to remember that will help you avoid buying reproduction cookie jars. It won't guarantee you won't get fooled - we all can - but here are a few sure fire things to remember. ...
Wedgwood china is known internationally for it's quality, beauty and craftsmanship. Ebay is a wonderful place to find interesting varieties of new pieces, research and replace old patterns and become a new...
[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...
March 2008 THANKS TO OVER 15,000 OF YOU FOR READING THIS, AND TO THE VERY MANY OF YOU WHO HAVE CONTACTED ME, I APPRECIATE YOU! THE FAKES ARE EVEN WORSE NOW THAN WHEN I WROTE THIS REVIEW. FOR EXAMPLE, A NEW...
FRANCISCAN MARKS Identify the hallmark on your Franciscan Ware.This is not a comprehensive guide of all the hallmarks that were used by Franciscan. They did use more marks than the examples here during the...
Fiesta Fraud! CONTEMPORARY VS. VINTAGE I am writing this in hopes to help you buyers out there to beware of the fiesta NEW VS Vintage Fiesta! Many times there may be a seller which just really has no clue...
The difference between pottery, china, porcelain, ceramic, etc. may seem obvious to many, but to someone new to collecting, and now even newer to selling, I needed to know. Now that I do I would love to share...