I collect royal doulton bunnykins tableware, and initially when I began collecting, I had trouble trying to determine when a piece dated from and telling whether it was an early, or a later piece. That is why...
For all those who collect or would like to collect porcelain and pottery there are a few rules that must be followed to make sure your purchase is a happy event and not a sad one. First of all one must always...
Royal Doulton began producing series ware in 1889 when Charles Noke joined the company. He later became the art director. Noke decided that it would be useful for ranges of standard shapes (blanks) to be...
COLLECT ROYAL ALBERT CONFIDENTLY. BEFORE making that all important bid, ALWAYS ask seller what the stamp states on the bottom if there is not a photo listed. This will indicate a few things. It can identify it...
How to Collect Depression Glass Inexpensive Depression glass, made in America between the mid-1920s and 1940s, was often given away in cereal boxes and to customers at gas stations and department stores. It is...
The best advice to be given on selling any type of Pottery, Porcelain or Antiques it if you don't know for sure don't write it. Honesty will be the best policy, if it not in perfect condition state it in your...
BUY FROM A SELLER WHO HAS A RECORD OF GOOD CHINA SALES. It's one thing to win a bargain auction, it's another getting your china in ONE piece!!!! PLEASE always ask seller to ensure that delicate parts such as...
In Australia, we have VERY STRICT CUSTOMS AND QUARANTINE LAWS relating to parcels received. These are some tips for sellers who send parcels or envelopes in to Australia. 1. NEVER post anything in a box...
Hi welcome to my second Guide The way to save mony and make sure that your Items arrive safe and on time . 1, recycle your packages from other sales black out the details and reuse old padded envelopes./post...
The jury is still out on crazing in vintage and antique china.....do we drop it like a hot potato (No, not literally....). Give it a wide berth perhaps? Or do we love it for its wizened worldly look?It's such...