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...
Franciscan Ware was started in California USA. There they hand decorated, wonderfully sculpted and embossed pieces. They were affordable and were of quality. But, like everything else, they sold from original...
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...
98 unique and unusual descriptive words like ACANTHUS, BOBECHES, CLOISONNE, EPERGNE, FAIENCE, GIRANDOLE, LUSTERWARE, MORIAGE, PIPKIN, REPOUSSE, TAFFETA, VERDIGRIS, ect.If you find these to be helpful, kindly...
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...
Antiques from Turtle Rock ~ store, weekly ebay auctions me, your invitation! Theodore Haviland Limoges, Old Apple Blossom, Schleiger 146, on a Schleiger hemstiched and scalloped blank 117. Mark q. Theodore...
A Limoges Box is a small hand-painted box made of Limoges Porcelain that has been man-made in Limoges France. The Limoges Hinged Box was invented in Paris in the early 1700's, and were popular among the...
Evaluating, Identifying, Pricing, Collecting, Care of OUACHITA, NILOAK, MUNCIE AND GARDEN CITY POTTERY YONA CERAMICS (See below for information on MY NEW BOOK) Because one may be deluded by...
Antiques from Turtle Rock ~ store, weekly ebay auctions ~ your invitation! The guides allow 10 photos, so the photos of the marks will be separated into Haviland eras. The Haviland Dynasty created a name...
DO YOUR HOMEWORK! I am a baby in the arena of flow blue collecting and just like a baby, I have learned more in two years than I will during the next ten. After many heartbreaking experiences and sometimes...