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Royal Albert Tea Sets



September 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

While the Royal Doulton company dates right back to the early 1800s, it wasn't until the 1900s, to be more specific the 1960's that this well-known china company bought the rights to Royal Albert, a brand that focused purely on floral designs that commonly incorporated England's national flower, the rose. The iconic Royal Albert branded tea sets were displayed on the kitchen shelves within many households during the second half of the 1900s, with their 'Old Country Rose' tea set among the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Royal Doulton Tagged With: chinaware, collectible teapots, Collectibles, fine china, royal albert, Royal Doulton, Tea Sets, vintage

Royal Doulton Bunnykins



February 21, 2020 1 Comment

Bunnykins, produced by the Royal Doulton company are timeless pieces that have been loved and cherished by young children for many decades. Like the name suggests, the Bunnykins collection is based upon a series of rabbits made into china ornaments and printed onto children's cups, plates, and breastfast bowls. In more recent years, the company also began producing Bunnykins silver items such as children's cutlery, money, and music boxes. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Royal Doulton Tagged With: Antique Kitchenware, Antique Wares, bone china, Bunnykins, chinaware, earthenware, Royal Doulton, vintage

Hummel Plates



August 28, 2019 1 Comment

When it comes to Hummel plates, one of the most well known series for collectors, are the annual plates that were first released between 1971 and 1995, and then again between 2000 and 2004. Unbeknownst to some collectors, there are actually several plate series to collect. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hummel Tagged With: Christmas, Collectibles, Goebel, Hummel collection, Hummel plates, vintage

How to Properly Label Vintage Items



April 29, 2019 Leave a Comment

When trying to determine how to properly label an item, you must first determine how to categorize them. We cover the difference between antiques, vintage items and collectibles in more detail in our article What Makes Something Antique, Collectible or Vintage. In this article we will be going over how best to "label" and define the "type" of vintage items you have. What Makes an Item Vintage Vintage was once used to define pieces from the 1960's and 70's. Today, it is now used to describe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vintage Tagged With: Classic, Collectibles, Identify, Labels, retro, vintage

How to Find the Age of Your Royal Doulton



December 26, 2018 2 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...]

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Lladro Identification Marks – A History of Lladro Markings



March 21, 2018 2 Comments

The Lladro company, created by brothers Juan, José and Vicente Lladró began with their first porcelain creation in 1953. It wasn't until 1958 that the brothers moved their company to a warehouse near Tavernes Blanques and began working full-time on their porcelain ornaments. This further investment of time by the three brothers, lead to the expansion of their company and a Lladro identification mark was officially introduced in 1960. Identifying the Age of a Lladro Ornament Although the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Authentication, Figurines Tagged With: Antique, Collectible Figurines, Collectibles, Lladro, Lladro Age, markings, vintage

What Makes Something Antique, Collectible or Vintage?



January 2, 2018 2 Comments

Is My Item Antique, Collectible or Vintage? There has been a long debate over what time frame dictates if something is an antique, collectible or vintage. In this article I will clarify this subject. Les't start with the antique time frame. Antique - 100 years and older Collectible - Less than 100 years old Vintage  - Less than 25 years or it has cycled back into fashion … [Read more...]

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Reclaimed Antique Wood and Antique Wooden Items



November 29, 2017 Leave a Comment

Reclaimed antique wood has grown in popularity in the last few years. Previously a staple building material in America due to its strength and abundance, an array of different woods were used in barns, mills and general construction. These days, people seek out once popular woods such as long leaf pine, red wood, oak, chestnut, maple and white pine to create new age creations with antique heritage. Why Use Antique Wood? Antique wood and lumbar (wood processed into beams and planks) is used … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antique Wood, Antiques Tagged With: Antique, Antique furniture, Collectibles, Furniture, reclaimed antique wood, reclaimed wood, Timepieces, vintage, wooden antique

Why do We Love Antiques?



July 15, 2015 Leave a Comment

Collecting antiques is a passion shared by many people, from the casual collector to the serious dealer. Despite the modern “Ikea” age of convenience (or perhaps because of it), the enthusiasm with which people seek out these historic treasures remains undiminished. The items coveted and the reasons for seeking them out vary wildly. For many enthusiasts, it is difficult to say precisely what attracts them to an antique. It may be the historical significance, monetary value, or simple beauty… In … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles Tagged With: Auction, Buying Antiques, Collecting, vintage

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

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