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How to Find the Age of Your Royal Doulton



December 26, 2018 7 Comments

The history of the Royal Doulton brand is a long and complex one. That consists of subsidiaries, mergers, collaborations and limited releases. This can make finding the age of a Royal Doulton piece difficult to determine. In this article we will be providing you with some helpful tips for working out the age of your Royal Doulton piece, by comparing the Royal Doulton marks, trademarks, base marks, and pattern codes. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Royal Doulton Tagged With: Age of Antique, Antique, Authentication, bone china, chinaware, Collectible Figurines, Collectibles, Collecting, Doulton & Watts, earthenware, fine china, Glassware, marks, pattern codes, trademarks, vintage

Wedgwood Markings



October 2, 2018 2 Comments

Josiah Wedgwood was a famous manufacturer of porcelain and earthenware. While many of his earlier works prior to 1781 may be unmarked, Josiah was the first potter of note to mark his wares with his own name, at a time when other potters were using easily forged marks such as the Sevres double L mark, the Meissen crossed swords mark, or the Chelsea Potteries anchor Mark. The Wedgwood marks have gone through several iterations over the years, as the company struck up partnership deals, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Authentication, Collectibles, Glassware Tagged With: Antique, Appraisal, Authentication, Collectible Figurines, Collectibles, Collecting, Glassware, markings, wedgwood, Wedgwood markings

5 Popular Patterns of Depression Glass



August 8, 2014 1 Comment

Currently, the five most popular patterns of Depression glass are Cameo, Mayfair, American Sweetheart, Princess and Royal Lace. I will briefly cover characteristics of each pattern. Depression Glass Patterns Cameo Pattern Cameo was produced by Hocking from 1930-1934. Most of the Cameo a collector will find will be green, though the pattern was made in yellow, pink and crystal with a platinum trim. Pink pieces are very rare due to limited production. Yellow was made only during the years of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles, Glassware, Vintage Tagged With: Antique glassware, Collectibles, depression glass, Glassware, retro glassware, vintage

10 Antique and Collectible Christmas Presents for Anyone



November 25, 2012 1 Comment

Don't know what to get that special person? One thing you can never go wrong with is an antique or collectible. This is a great way to start a tradition or carry one on this holiday season. Here are some great gift ideas for the Holiday season. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles, Glassware, Hummel, Silver, Vintage Tagged With: Antique, by Korin Iverson, Christmas, Collectible Figurines, Collectibles, Glassware, Hummel, Hummel Figurine

Quick Facts about Wedgwood China



April 24, 2009 Leave a Comment

Wedgwood is just over 250 years old. This makes any piece of Wedgwood made from the first year to 150 years into production an antique. For an item to be an antique it has to be at least 100 years old. Read the differences between antique, vintage, and collectible item for more information. The Wedgwood Company keeps thorough records of all the designs they produce. Pieces of Wedgwood can be easily and accurately dated. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Glassware Tagged With: Antique, Collectibles, Glassware

5 Popular Antiques and Collectibles You Can Find Cheap at Estate Sales and Resell for a Profit



April 1, 2009 4 Comments

We have all heard the stories about someone finding a painting at an estate sale or flee market for 10 dollars then selling it at an auction for thousands. While I was working at an auction house in the Chicago area I would see this happen regularly. For example a lady bought a stein for $12.00 at a garage sale on the way to the auction house. This turned out to be a Meissen stein that sold at an auction for $1,200.00. This happens more often than people think. Many times people will have an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Appraisal, Auction Tagged With: Antique, Appraisal, Auction, Clock, Collectibles, Glassware, Good Practices, Hummel Figurine, Silver

7 Tips to Authenticate Antiques Using Black (UV) Light



January 20, 2009 Leave a Comment

In this article I have explained a few techniques on how to date and test for authenticity of antiques using a black light. Black lights produce Ultra Violet (UV). Many materials fluoresce under ultraviolet lighting producing colors or light that our eyes can see, and making things that might go undetected visible to us. Some clues to age or telltale signs of repair are not easily visible to the naked eye, but will fluoresce under ultraviolet light (black light). … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Authentication Tagged With: Antique, Authentication, by Korin Iverson, Glassware

Roseville Pottery Buying Guide



January 3, 2009 Leave a Comment

Facts about Roseville. In this article I will talk about some interesting facts about Roseville Pottery Company. I will also cover the value and how to tell the difference between a fake and a reproduction. Roseville used many different marks throughout the years. These marks can be used to help determine the age. Most all Roseville pieces and patterns are very collectible. Collectors look for pieces that are in mint-very good condition. Even the most common pieces of Roseville have high … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Glassware Tagged With: by Korin Iverson, Collectibles, Glassware, Roseville

Character cookie jars worth more than just cookies



October 7, 2008 Leave a Comment

Cookie jars like cookbooks offer endless variety. The plain 1930s era stoneware jars were ultimately replaced by figures of every type like fruits including a pineapple, hippos, lions, cartoon characters,  bears, windmills, houses, clowns, angels, leprechauns, barns, shapes and just about anything else you could picture. The initial figural cookie jars were decorated over their glaze with a cold paint, but by the 1940s an under glaze decorating technique was developed that produced bright, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles Tagged With: Antique, Collectibles, Glassware

Fiestaware Modest Product Turned Into a Sought After Collectible



August 15, 2008 Leave a Comment

Homer Laughlin introduced Fiestaware in January 1936 at the Pottery and Glass Show in Pittsburgh. By the 1940s, 2,500 workers were cranking out 30 million pieces a year. The streamlined, modernistic dinnerware initially came in five colors: red, dark blue, yellow, light green and ivory. Colors changed like the leaves in fall. Turquoise was added in 1937. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Collectibles, Glassware Tagged With: Collectibles, Glassware

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