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...
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...
This guide will introduce prints and define key terms abbreviations. Basics How to tell the difference between types of prints, a definition of original print, and basic print care. Is a print a copper plate...
This guide will serve as a brief introduction to collecting commemoratives with a focus on royal commemorative wares.We will define key concepts, provide historical context,illustrate examples, give advice,...
The Gates of Paradise: Lorenzo Ghiberti’s Renaissance Masterpiece Introduction Thank you for your interest in bronze sculpture. Art bronzes are quite decorative and there is a wide range of quality and...
This guide traces the early history of British satire prints, defines key terms,and describes major contributors. Introduction The British people have bequeathed a wonderful legacy of wit and humor that...
Beware of counterfeit perfumes that look identical to genuine items You can NOT always judge a perfume by it's bottle or box. Counterfeit perfumes and colognes from China and other countries are flooding the...