Ceramics & Porcelain
Discovering the finest in the field
Capodimonte Porcelain - Exploring the History
While many porcelain enthusiasts think of television shopping club items made and sold suring the last 20 years or so when Capodimonte comes to mind, this Italian porcelain actually dates all the way back to the 1750s when it was first produced in royal factories.
While many porcelain enthusiasts think of television shopping club items made and sold suring the last 20 years or so when Capodimonte comes to mind, this Italian porcelain actually dates all the way back to the 1750s when it was first produced in royal factories.
China Matching Services - Playing the Match Game
Using a china matching service can be a great way to replace missing pieces from your antique dinnerware services. But there are other reasons to look one up in your area as well. Check it out!
Using a china matching service can be a great way to replace missing pieces from your antique dinnerware services. But there are other reasons to look one up in your area as well. Check it out!
English Chintz: A Garden for the Table
Bringing a little of the indoors inside doesn't have to aggravate your hay fever. Look no further than your favorite upscale antique shop or head on over to an online auction to pick a few pieces of English Chintz.
Bringing a little of the indoors inside doesn't have to aggravate your hay fever. Look no further than your favorite upscale antique shop or head on over to an online auction to pick a few pieces of English Chintz.
Glass and Ceramic Baskets - A Book Review
Nothing says springtime like a pretty glass or ceramic basket filled with fresh flowers or homemade treats. Take a look at this informative article for a book suggestion and lots of ideas on what to look for while you're out and about.
Nothing says springtime like a pretty glass or ceramic basket filled with fresh flowers or homemade treats. Take a look at this informative article for a book suggestion and lots of ideas on what to look for while you're out and about.
Head Vases - Modern Head Hunters Prefer the Ladies
Collecting head vases is a popular pastime. Learn more about them here.
Collecting head vases is a popular pastime. Learn more about them here.
Limoges Defined
Limoges is a popular name in porcelain, but do you really know what it means? Learn the definition of Limoges.
Limoges is a popular name in porcelain, but do you really know what it means? Learn the definition of Limoges.
Limoges Porcelain - Learning About Limoges
Limoges porcelain is ever-popular with collectors, but many people don't realize that Limoges is a region in France rather than the name of a factory. Learn more about this pretty porcelain here.
Limoges porcelain is ever-popular with collectors, but many people don't realize that Limoges is a region in France rather than the name of a factory. Learn more about this pretty porcelain here.
R.S. Prussia - Remarkable Porcelain
Take a look at the wares that made Reinhold Schlegelmich famous in an article from your guide.
Take a look at the wares that made Reinhold Schlegelmich famous in an article from your guide.
Snow Babies: Real "Snow Baby" Started It All
Did you know there was a real "snow baby" more than 100 years ago that the cute-as-can-be collectibles are modeled after? Find out more about the baby and the collectibles here.
Did you know there was a real "snow baby" more than 100 years ago that the cute-as-can-be collectibles are modeled after? Find out more about the baby and the collectibles here.
Wall Pocket Collecting
Cleverly designed wall pockets continue to grow in popularity. Whether you hunt them down with a passion or just have a curious nature when it comes to this sort of thing, take a look at this feature for more information on these fun collectibles.
Cleverly designed wall pockets continue to grow in popularity. Whether you hunt them down with a passion or just have a curious nature when it comes to this sort of thing, take a look at this feature for more information on these fun collectibles.
Noritake China 101
Guide Jean Brandau offers basic information on collecting Noritake straight from a new author on the topic. Check out the "antique" recipe on page 3 and put your chocolate pots to good use.
Guide Jean Brandau offers basic information on collecting Noritake straight from a new author on the topic. Check out the "antique" recipe on page 3 and put your chocolate pots to good use.
About Limoges Boxes
Learn all about these cute and colorful porcelain boxes that remain very popular with collectors.
Learn all about these cute and colorful porcelain boxes that remain very popular with collectors.
China Pattern Guide from Replacements, Ltd.
From Replacements, Ltd., a pictoral guide to help you identify your china patterns.
From Replacements, Ltd., a pictoral guide to help you identify your china patterns.
A Brief History of Limoges Porcelain
No illustrations accompany this piece, but it provides some good information just the same.
No illustrations accompany this piece, but it provides some good information just the same.
Chintz Collecting
This well-done article presents information on this lovely porcelain surrounded by colorful photos.
This well-done article presents information on this lovely porcelain surrounded by colorful photos.
Hummel Figurines
Background information on these popular Goebel creations which date back as far as 1935.
Background information on these popular Goebel creations which date back as far as 1935.
Lu Ray Pastels Dinnerware
A look at this opaque dinnerware in bright colors reveals it's popularity is growing.
A look at this opaque dinnerware in bright colors reveals it's popularity is growing.
Meissen Porcelain
Beautiful and expensive, this coveted porcelain is examined in an Antiques Council feature.
Beautiful and expensive, this coveted porcelain is examined in an Antiques Council feature.
Nippon Articles
Articles featured include information on Noritake salesman's pages and the gorgeous chrysanthemum decor featured on many Nippon works.
Articles featured include information on Noritake salesman's pages and the gorgeous chrysanthemum decor featured on many Nippon works.
Nippon Backstamps: Old & New Comparison
The reproduction Nippon mark has been perfected so that it can fool even seasoned shoppers. See a comparison of new with old, and learn other features of genuine Nippon porcelain.
The reproduction Nippon mark has been perfected so that it can fool even seasoned shoppers. See a comparison of new with old, and learn other features of genuine Nippon porcelain.
Set Your Table
On-line directory of businesses that specialize in locating, selling and repairing discontinued and hard-to-find tableware.
On-line directory of businesses that specialize in locating, selling and repairing discontinued and hard-to-find tableware.