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Best Sites for Researching Sterling Silver & Silver plate Marks & Values - Best Sites for Researching Sterling Silver & Silver plate Marks & Values Created: 2008-09-09 @ 08:43:25 EDT Updated: 2012-01-22 @ 11:57:11 EST
This useful list of links will help you research silver and silverplated wares, including maker's marks, hallmarks and values, online.
Approached to End an Auction Early - Have You Ever Been Approached to End an Online Auction Early Created: 2012-01-20 @ 15:22:39 EST Updated: 2012-01-20 @ 15:33:11 EST
Ending an online auction early can be very detrimental to your bottom line as an antiques seller. Have you ever been approached to do this?
Don't End an Online Auction Early - Five Good Reasons Why You Shouldn't End an Online Auction Early to Accept a Buy It Now Offer Created: 2012-01-11 @ 17:38:30 EST Updated: 2012-01-20 @ 15:22:39 EST
Should you end an online auction when approached by an individual with a
Depression Glass - Identifying the Aurora Glass Pattern Video Created: 2012-01-12 @ 15:21:37 EST Updated: 2012-01-18 @ 12:32:38 EST
Aurora glass is one of the most popular and attractive Depression glass patterns. Here's a video profile of the Aurora Depression glass pattern.
Who Was Eva Zeisel? - Learning About Mid-Century Modern Designer Eva Zeisel's Life and Collectible Dinnerware and Other Design Works of Art Created: 2012-01-08 @ 22:28:24 EST Updated: 2012-01-17 @ 21:31:34 EST
Have you ever heard of modernist designer Eva Zeisel? Learn more about the remarkable woman whose claim to fame is highly collectible dinnerware.
Depression Glass - Identifying the Bubble Depression Glass Pattern Video Created: 2012-01-12 @ 17:42:25 EST Updated: 2012-01-17 @ 11:31:47 EST
The Bubble Depression glass pattern is one of the most recognizable Depression glass patterns, but can also be mixed up with some similar looking ones. Here's a video profile of the Bubble Depressi..
Kovels' Costume Jewelry - Review of Kovels' Buyers' Guide to Costume Jewelry Part One and Part Two Created: 2012-01-16 @ 20:00:40 EST Updated: 2012-01-17 @ 09:39:26 EST
Wondering whether or not Kovels' Buyers' Guide to Costume Jewelry might help you learn more on this popular topic? Find out more about both Part One and Part Two of these guides here.
Tarnish Tamer with Intercept Technology - Tarnish Tamer Products Prevents Tarnish on All Types of Metals Including Silver Antiques Created: 2011-12-04 @ 19:31:59 EST Updated: 2012-01-16 @ 22:08:17 EST
While they won't remove tarnish, these products do prevent it using patented Intercept Technology. Learn more about Tarnish Tamer and how these products work.
Cameo Depression Glass Pattern - Identification and Pattern Guide for Depression Glass Cameo, Ballerina, Dancing Girl Created: 2008-09-20 @ 23:23:54 EDT Updated: 2012-01-16 @ 14:51:20 EST
A guide to help you identify Depression glass patterns - Cameo or Ballerina or Dancing Girl.
Depression Glass Patterns Photos - Illustrated Identification and Pattern Guide for Depression Glass Created: 2008-09-20 @ 13:15:31 EDT Updated: 2012-01-16 @ 14:51:06 EST
Photos in a guide format to help you identify Depression glass patterns.
Aurora Pattern Depression Glass - Aurora Pattern Identification and Pattern Guide for Depression Glass Created: 2009-04-01 @ 21:25:56 EDT Updated: 2012-01-16 @ 14:09:24 EST
Aurora Pattern - A guide to help you identify Depression glass patterns.
Bubble Pattern Depression Glass - Pattern Guide for Depression Glass Bubble Pattern Created: 2008-11-09 @ 12:41:00 EST Updated: 2012-01-16 @ 14:09:24 EST
A guide to help you identify Depression glass patterns - Bubble Pattern
Depression Glass - Identifying the Cameo Depression Glass Pattern Video Created: 2012-01-11 @ 15:49:33 EST Updated: 2012-01-13 @ 17:32:10 EST
The Cameo pattern is one of the most popular Depression glass patterns, known for the ballerina that is a part of the design. Here's a video profile of the Cameo Depression glass pattern.
Costume Jewelry - How to Tell Costume Jewelry From Precious Jewelry Video Created: 2012-01-13 @ 17:03:26 EST Updated: 2012-01-13 @ 17:03:26 EST
Costume jewelry and real jewelry can look very similar to the untrained eye. This video shows you some tricks for telling the difference between costume jewelry and precious jewelry.
Answers to Questions About Pickard China - Learning About Pickard Porcelain Decorating Studio and China Manufacturers Created: 2012-01-13 @ 00:25:43 EST Updated: 2012-01-13 @ 11:38:42 EST
Pickard Decorating Studios produced some fine pieces of antique porcelain, and later fine china. Find out more about this company, including what makes its pieces valuable, through this question an..
Nickel Silver and Alpaca - What Do the Marks Nickel Silver and Alpaca Mean on Antiques and Collectibles? Created: 2011-12-14 @ 23:22:12 EST Updated: 2012-01-13 @ 00:48:41 EST
If you run across a mark reading nickel silver or alpaca on an antique, don't be fooled by these false forms of silver. Find out what they really are here.
Buying and Selling Antiques - Tips, Tricks, and Resources for Buying and Selling Antiques Created: 2007-10-01 @ 07:31:07 EDT Updated: 2012-01-11 @ 18:52:48 EST
The topics of buying and selling antiques are demystified through tips, tricks, and resources that will help you make the most of your efforts.
Zsolnay Pottery Profile - A Profile on the History and Products Made by Zsolnay Pottery Created: 2009-09-16 @ 21:48:09 EDT Updated: 2012-01-08 @ 22:59:14 EST
A Profile on the History and Products Made by Zsolnay Pottery if Pecs, Hungary.
Bawo & Dotter Elite Limoges Mark - Shield Mark of Bawo & Dotter Elite Works Limoges France Created: 2012-01-05 @ 16:25:22 EST Updated: 2012-01-05 @ 17:45:15 EST
Wondering which company manufactured Limoges pieces marked Elite Limoges? Find out more about Bawo & Dotter here.
Pottery and Porcelain Marks and Signatures - Pottery and Porcelain Marks and Signatures on Antique and Collectible Pottery Created: 2006-05-08 @ 20:35:08 EDT Updated: 2012-01-05 @ 17:45:14 EST
Pottery and Porcelain Marks and Signatures on Antiques & Collectibles
T&V Limoges France Mark - Limoges France Mark T.V. aka T & V Tressemann & Vogt Created: 2006-05-11 @ 07:25:01 EDT Updated: 2012-01-05 @ 17:39:13 EST
Wondering about the mark T&V Limoges France? Find out which company used it here.
Elite France Limoges Mark - White Ware Mark Elite France Found on Porcelain Made by Bawo & Dotter in the Limoges Region of France Created: 2012-01-05 @ 16:38:18 EST Updated: 2012-01-05 @ 17:09:51 EST
Wondering which company produced porcelain marked
Bawo & Dotter (Elite Works) Limoges Chocolate Pot - Prices and Values for Bawo & Dotter (Elite Works) Limoges Roses Chocolate Pot Created: 2011-12-30 @ 23:01:50 EST Updated: 2012-01-05 @ 16:44:24 EST
Wondering how much a Bawo & Dotter (Elite Works) Limoges chocolate pot is worth? Find out here.
Limoges Porcelain Price Guide - Values and Prices for Antique Porcelain Made In Limoges, France Created: 2011-12-30 @ 16:28:29 EST Updated: 2012-01-05 @ 16:44:24 EST
Wondering how much your Limoges porcelain might be worth? Take a look at these pieces with selling prices to get an idea of the value.
Elite S.M. Limoges France Mark - Bawo & Dotter Elite Works Decorating Mark Used on Limoges Porcelain Created: 2008-11-02 @ 16:48:41 EST Updated: 2012-01-05 @ 16:25:22 EST
Ever wonder which decorating company used the Elite S.M. Limoges France mark? Find out more about it here.
Coiffe Limoges France Star Mark - Maker's Mark Used on Porcelain Made by Coiffe in the Limoges Region of France Created: 2006-05-23 @ 20:35:03 EDT Updated: 2012-01-04 @ 20:05:07 EST
Have you ever found a star mark with the word Limoges within the seven points? See if it's the Coiffe mark here.
Learning About Limoges Porcelain - Collecting Porcelain from the Limoges Region of France Created: 2006-03-04 @ 22:41:54 EST Updated: 2012-01-03 @ 13:33:20 EST
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 decorative porcelain her..
Limoges France Arrow Laviolette Mark - Porcelain Mark Limoges France Arrow Laviolette on White Ware Blanks Created: 2008-11-02 @ 16:40:09 EST Updated: 2012-01-02 @ 20:53:26 EST
Have you ever run across porcelain marked with Limoges France with an arrow between the words? Find out which company used this mark here.
B & H Limoges Mark - Mark on China and Dinnerware of B & H Limoges Blakeman and Henderson Created: 2009-12-06 @ 16:38:30 EST Updated: 2012-01-02 @ 14:40:20 EST
Wondering about the B & H Limoges mark on china? Find out more about it here.
L.R.L. Limoges Mark - Mark for Porcelain Decorated by Lazeyras, Rosenfeld and Lehman in Limoges, France Created: 2011-12-31 @ 17:25:12 EST Updated: 2012-01-02 @ 14:30:58 EST
Wondering which porcelain decorating factory used the L.R.L. Limoges France mark? Find our more here.
W.G. & Co. Limoges France Mark - Mark for Wm. Guérin & Co. on Limoges Porcelain Made in France Created: 2011-12-31 @ 18:50:11 EST Updated: 2012-01-02 @ 14:28:57 EST
Wondering about the porcelain mark W.G. & Co.? Find out which manufacturer used this mark here.
W.G. & Co. Guerin Leaf Dish - Values & Prices for Guerin Leaf Nappy with Hand Painted Violets Created: 2011-12-31 @ 00:34:42 EST Updated: 2012-01-01 @ 17:20:22 EST
Wondering how much a W.G. & Co. leaf dish might be worth? Find out here.

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