Antiques June 2012 Archive

While necklace styles come and go, the collar necklace never completely goes out of style. But did you know it's been around for centuries, and that most all necklaces were ... Read More

A reader's question prompted me to delve into the topic of buying damaged antiques and collectibles in this recent article. There's actually a situation where it might be acceptable, but ... Read More

There's no doubt that reproductions and fakes discourage many people from collecting. Instead of letting them keep you sidelined, arm yourself with knowledge about repros and join the treasure-hunting fun! ... Read More

Milk glass has been around much longer than you might think, although most pieces found by collectors today date to the mid-20th century - like this ivy ball vase. Learn ... Read More

It's not often that antique spatterware sells in excess of $19,000. So why did this particular set made in England in the early 1800s go sky high at auction recently? ... Read More

When I comes to antiques and collectibles, I am working fervently to help you find information in that area by publishing here online. So why would I recommend a print-based ... Read More

It was the end of an era in American glass manufacture when Fenton Glass Company closed its doors last year, but that doesn't mean collectors have forgotten about all the ... Read More

The varied marks used on Capodimonte Italian porcelain since the mid-1700s can be confusing until you understand which marks were used early on. Get this task out of the way, ... Read More

Be sure you take a look at my Silver Jewelry Price Guide and learn more about researching silver. You might be really surprised at how much vintage sterling silver jewelry ... Read More

I've recently added more marks for some prominent names to the Pottery and Porcelain Marks Gallery to help with identifying and dating. These include marks for Newcomb College Pottery, Capodimonte, ... Read More

Many people email me about Capodimonte, and lots of those questions revolve around identifying and dating pieces. So, in addition to my first article on Capodimonte, I've developed a step-by-step ... Read More