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 links...
Are you a collector of antique vintage perfumes or want to get started? Are you a seller who wants to list vintage perfumes but don't know where to start? I have been collecting vintage perfumes for many years...
"Have some madeira, m'dear! It's so much nicer than beer." But what about the glass? Madeira, a sweetish fortified wine, is served in a sherry glass. But which of the gazillion vintage and antique glasses on...
There will be a 89 later this year! There will be a 89 on October 7th, it is still a secret which house it will be. NEW book on the KLM houses. I published an e-book 'The KLM house collection visited' with...
Older glass is often found with cloudiness or etching caused by chemicals in dishwashing detergent or by water or alcohol standing in vases or decanters over a long period of time. I've had some success...
Cleaning vintage glass and antique porcelain should be done with the utmost of care. Before you wash your porcelain piece you have to remove the dust and the dirt from it. For un-restored antique porcelain you...
How do I clean crystal chandeliers? by Blue Marble Lighting Crystal does mean cleaning, but it doesn’t have to be too taxing if you follow these few simple guidelines to keep crystal looking its best. If you...
The brushes used in painting porcelain must first be "conditioned" especially if they are new. They are dipped in oil and wiped clean on cotton cloth or paper towels that do not give off dust. Dust is the...
CLEANING TIPS FOR VINTAGE TREASURES So you've come home from that fun filled afternoon of rummaging through garage sales,thrift stores and flea markets and you can't wait to start researching your newly...
Layman's Guide to the Restorative Cleaning of Vintage Antique Porcelain seaside*collectibles recommends periodically cleaning your pieces of porcelain. It's important - with careful restorative cleaning ...