From the Antique Marks Collection we have a selection of fine handpainted Worcester fruit painted plates. Featuring hand painted Worcester porcelain with detailed images and requisite Worcester Marks and date cyphers. A Fine Worcester Fruit Cabinet Plate by John Freeman From the antique-marks collection we have a stunning Royal Worcester fruit ...
Identifying Genuine Art Deco Jewelry
Is Your Art Deco Jewellery Genuine or Reproduction? How can you identify real Art Deco jewelry from the modern fakes? Checking the findings, the weight and the type or cut of precious stones can help The ever popular Art Deco period produced some truly beautiful and remarkable pieces of Art Deco jewelry. But it's often very difficult to ...
Collect Japanese Antiques & Reap Rich Rewards
Japanese antiques provide a link to the rich culture and fascinating history of Japan. The collector has many choices but Kutani, Satsuma and Imari ceramics are a good choice as are the more affordable Netsuke Good Quality Japanese Antiques are Ideal Collectibles Japanese antiques provide a link to the rich culture and fascinating history of ...
Charles Noke - Royal Doultons Premier Designer & Modeller
Most popular of all of Charles Noke’s work are his figurines. His Doulton Character Jugs and Toby Jugs are also highly collectable as are his Doulton Flambe glazes, Chang ware and the excellent Chinese Jade that is very popular with Doulton collectors In 1899 the Doulton studio recruited a young designer by the name of Charles Noke. Charles ...
Antiques Collection: Ernst Wahliss Porcelain Centerpiece c1897
The Ernst Wahliss porcelain manufactory was founded in Trnovany in the Czech Republic in 1863. This stunning centerpiece dates to circa 1897 and features delicate work depicting figures entwined in fishing nets. It bears the Ernst Wahliss crown mark used from 1897 to 1906. From the antique-marks collection we have a magnificent figural Ernst ...
Junk Silver Coins - Collecting 90% Silver Profit
A simple cost effective way to invest in silver and an excellent way to hedge against inflation and times of financial crisis is to collect junk silver coins. The value in some coins 90% silver content can make a significant contribution to your wealth, not to mention your coin collection. How to Collect and Profit from Junk Silver Coins ... Silver ...
Coin Reviews: Saint-Gaudens Twenty Dollar Gold Piece
Requested by President Theodore Roosevelt, the Augustus Saint-Gaudens obverse design on the twenty dollar gold piece was considered so beautiful and became so popular that it was re-used on gold bullion coins struck by the U.S. Mint from 1986 onwards. The Twenty Dollar Gold Piece c1907 is a high relief coin designed by the noted American sculptor ...
Cloisonne Ware - Is it Worth Collecting?
Chinese Cloisonne ware isn't the only collectable or desirable form of cloisonne. Russian Cloisonne from the Tsarist era is also highly prized by collectors. We come across a large amount of cloisonne ware at the antiques auctions we visit. We've even bought and sold some, but we find it's probably the most handled and least understood antique item ...
Antiques Collection - a look at real antique collectables
A look at real antique collectables and the antique manufacturers markings as they are stamped painted or impressed on an antique collection. Helping you learn more about how the maker marked their pieces and where and what to look out for Knowing what antique marks are is great, but actually seeing them on real antique collectables is ...
A Look at Rare & Collectable Japanese Netsuke
Collecting Rare Japanese Netsuke offers the Oriental enthusiast an opportunity to dive headlong into Japanese history & culture. Netsuke feature scenes from everyday Japanese life and Japanese religions from Buddhism to Shintoism. Netsuke come in various forms and styles and the collector should understand the difference between Sashi, ...
Collecting or Buying Antique Longcase Clocks
One of the very few working mechanical pieces of antique furniture you can buy today, antique longcase clocks are very collectible and much sought after. However, before you buy a longcase clock you should be aware of some things that can go wrong. Fine antique longcase clocks, grandfather clocks and hall clocks. Antique long case clocks ...
Beautiful Arts and Crafts Vase. Or is it?
My arts and crafts vase has a floral motif on all 3 sides. I have researched this piece and am unable to find a potter or company that produced my beautiful arts and crafts vase. Can you help me? Can you help identify the mark on the Beautiful Arts and Crafts Vase I found on eBay by John Hugeback (U.S) Photo shows my Arts & Crafts vase is ...
Rare & Collectible Meissen Figures
Meissen figures are highly collectable and although figures from the Kaendler period from 1730 to 1775 are by far the most sought after, there are other Meissen artists and figural collections that are known for their superb work Meissen offer the porcelain collector an interesting selection of eighteenth and nineteenth century Meissen figures ...
Minton Tea Cup & Plate c1930 - Are they valuable?
I have tried researching the Minton Tea Cup & Plate on the internet and all I can find out is that they were designed by Reginald Haggar and date to c1930. I picked this Minton Tea Cup & Plate up at a car boot sale. by Louise Sharpe (Isle of Wight) Photos show Minton tea cup & plate decoration & Minton marks on plate and ...
Antique Chinese Vases - A Great Yard Sale Find
Bought these two antique Chinese Vases at a yard sale and if I could find some info on them it would be fantastic. They're both very different and both have Chinese seal marks and other script marks. Two Antique Chinese Vases, not a pair but still a great yard sale find by Drago (Toronto, canada) Photos of first Chinese Vase design and Chinese ...
White Ladies Antiques Shop
At White Ladies Antiques Shop we specialise in 19th and 20th century pottery and porcelain from Britain and Europe. We have an excellent track record on safe delivery as packing is professionally done. At the White Ladies Antiques Shop we specialise in 19th and 20th century pottery and porcelain from Britain and Europe by White Ladies Antiques Shop ...
Beky Davies - Ceramic Restoration and Conservation
Ceramic restoration projects undertaken include soft and hard paste porcelain, stoneware and low fired ceramics. Also glass, enamels, jade and ivory repairs Beky Davies studios specialize in the restoration and conservation of ceramic objects by Beky Davies (Somerset, England) Projects undertaken include soft and hard paste porcelain, stoneware, ...
Antique Meissen 1840-1900: The Victorian Period
Victorian period Meissen patterns include the Purple Rose pattern and the Vine-leaf pattern. The Court Dragon and Red Dragon tableware patterns feature Chinese dragons flying around the rim of plates with medallions in the center. Meissens Blue Onion pattern has been in continuous production for almost three centuries. It was designed by ...
JM French Polishing
At JM French Polishing we undertake sympathetic repairs and restoration of wooden furniture, floors, panels, doors, stairs - basically all wooden items. JM French Polishing was established in 1985 and covers Greater London and Surrey JM French Polishing was established in 1985 and covers Greater London and Surrey. by Jean Marc (Purley, Surrey) ...
Antique, Rare & Collectable Fenton Glass
In late 1907, Fenton Glass introduced Iridescent glass designs now known as the very popular and highly collectible carnival glass. The Fenton hobnail glass line is very much sought after and was a Fenton top seller when it was first introduced around 1939. The exceedingly rare Bottle No.289, which ensured Fenton’s prosperity when it was ...
Timber Hills Antiques
Timber Hills Antiques provides beautiful fine living accents for your home. Specialising in French Limoges Porcelain, English Pottery, Transferware, Majolica and Faience wares Beautiful Fine Living accents for your home from Timber Hills Antiques by Eileen & Russell Weiss (Lees Summit, MO USA) Specialising in French Limoges Porcelain, English ...
Horologica Clock Repairs
Horologica and Horology have been my hobby for over 30 years and my low charges for antique clock repairs and servicing modern clocks help fund my lifestyle Horologica Affordable Clock Repairs in the UK by Gordon (Billericay, Essex, UK) Horology has been my hobby for over 30 years. My low charges for repairing and servicing antique, and some ...
Lloyd Cameron & Partners: Auctioneer
Lloyd Cameron and Partners: The Auction House, North Cheshire is an independent family run firm of auctioneers and valuers based in North Cheshire with regional representatives throughout the UK LLOYD CAMERON is an independent family run firm of auctioneers and valuers based in North Cheshire by Anthony Fisher (Runcorn, Cheshire) The Auction ...
The Antiques Boutique
The Antiques Boutique offers quality antiques and collectables including fine china tea sets and dinner Services, pottery & porcelain collectibles, replacement china, curios and other quality antiques The Antiques Boutique offering Quality Antiques & Collectibles by Nick (Stockport, England) Based in Wharf Street, Stockport the Antiques ...
Sarah Stocking Antique Posters
Sarah Stocking Antique Posters is located in the heart of downtown San Francisco in historic Jackson Square. Our gallery is home to hundreds of vintage posters Sarah Stocking Antique Posters is located in the heart of downtown San Francisco in historic Jackson Square. by Sarah (San Francisco, California) Our gallery is home to hundreds ...
Brenda Ginsberg Art & Antiques
Antique Jewelry & Decorative Arts at Brenda Ginsberg Art & Antiques. Since 1998 Brenda Ginsberg Art & Antiques has sold unique antiques from around the globe. Covering all the decorative arts periods. Antique Jewelry & Decorative Arts at Brenda Ginsberg Art & Antiques by Brenda Ginsberg (Boca Raton, Florida, USA) Since ...
Robs Poole Pottery Collection
I have a personal collection of Poole Pottery and I have several fairly comprehensive galleries of pottery dating from the early 1920s through the 1970s. Rob tells us about his very large collection of Poole Pottery by Rob (Poole, Dorset) Sample Poole Pottery Marks on Robs Collection of Poole Pottery The above images show typical Poole ...
Arzberg Bavaria Porcelain Cup and Saucer
I can't quite bring myself to dispose of this elegant Arzberg Bavaria porcelain cup and saucer and would love to know more about it. It is beautifully made and has Arzberg Bavaria marks on the bottom. Wondering how old it is and whether it has any value? Clearing out the last of many boxes and I came across this Arzberg Bavarian Porcelain Cup and ...
Lang Antique Jewelry
Lang Antique Jewelry is more than a store full of beautiful jewelry. by Erin (San Francisco, CA 94108) At Lang Antique Jewelry we pride ourselvs on being a family with a passion for antique and estate jewelry, history, decorative arts and fine silver. We enjoy our relationships with our customers and we try hard to match them with our ...
Antique Vault for Antique Valuations
Antique Vault is a free online art and antique valuations service by Mathew Betts (London, England) Antique Vault helps you to find out the history and value of your antiques, art and collectables, from the comfort of your own home. We provide you with a free valuation report within the week, and can assist you in a full range of follow-on ...
Albertos Antique Fireplaces
Albertos Antiques is an antique shop in London offering old antique fireplaces in the Victorian and Georgian style, as well as register grates and inserts. Adding Style and Uniqueness with Albertos Antique Fireplaces by Anna (Grove Green Road, London) Albertos Antiques is an antique shop in London offering old antique fireplaces in the ...
A Look at Collectible American Ogee Clocks
Ogee clocks feature hand painted lead and zinc dial plates and twin glass door panes. Rare examples feature the manufacturers name within the case. The information usually appeared on a paper label pasted in the case behind the pendulum bob. Restoring and caring for Ogee clocks requires some attention to detail American Ogee clocks were common in ...
Looking for Information on Antique Chair
The Unknown King Chair. This antique chair is a total mystery to me. It belonged to my grandparent and I inherited it approximately 20 years ago. Mystery Antique Chair, Can You Help? by Sherry Miinor (Petersburg, Illinois) The Unknown King Chair This antique chair is a total mystery to me. It belonged to my grandparents and I inherited it ...
Gorringes Auction House
Gorringes Auction House, trading in South East England for over 100 years. In the early 1920s Rowland Gorringe opened the Gorringes Auction House in Lewes, the county town of East Sussex where it has traded for over 100 years. Gorringes Auction House, trading in South East England for over 100 years. by Gorringes (England, UK) In the early ...
Collectable Gold Ruby & Antique Cranberry Glass
The American glassworks that produced Cranberry glass were mostly in New England, which happens to be where cranberries are grown, and so the term Cranberry was used to refer to this form of glass. Antique cranberry glass will add value to your glass collection if you focus your collecting efforts on quality pieces that are undamaged. Considered ...
Collecting Antique Meissen Pre-1840 Porcelain
Early Meissen porcelain is among the most sought after and widely collected European ceramics in the world. Although the well known Swan Service pattern is still in production today, it was originally made between 1737 and 1743. Original pieces are owned by a great wealth of collectors, so finding one is a rare event indeed. Look out for ...