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An Introduction to Collecting Newcomb College Pottery Created: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Newcomb College Pottery is highly regarded in the American art pottery collecting world. Find out more about its history, marks and how much it is worth.
Newcomb College Pottery N within a C Mark Example Created: Monday, May 14, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Newcomb College Pottery used a unique N within a C mark on its works. Find out what it looks like here.
Morse Museum of American Art - Tiffany Leaded Glass and Other Objects on Display at the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art Created: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park, Florida holds many decorative arts treasures, including a vast collection of pieces crafted by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Pottery and Porcelain Marks and Signatures on Antique and Collectible Pottery Created: Monday, May 08, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
A gallery of illustrated marks to help you identify antique and collectible pottery and porcelain.
Who Was George E. Ohr? - Learning About the Pottery of the Mad Potter of Biloxi, Mississippi Created: Sunday, February 12, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Who was George E. Ohr? He dubbed himself
Framing a Collection: Decorate a Wall with Antiques Created: Friday, October 30, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
Ever wondered how you can turn a collection into art for your wall? Find out how here.
New Year's Resolutions for Collectors Created: Monday, December 29, 2003 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
Think you don't have anything to resolve for the new year as a collector? Think again. We've got lots to do next year, and most of it can be productive, if not fun!
Enid Collins Handbags Created: Saturday, November 05, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
Enid Collins purses weren't always in demand, but 21st century collectors avidly seek them today. Learn about how to identify and value Collins handbags.
Art Nouveau Jewelry of Louis Comfort Tiffany Created: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
Curious about the jewelry crafted under the supervision of Louis Comfort Tiffany? Learn more about it here.
Typewriter Collecting and Values - Learning About Vintage and Antique Typing Machines and How Much They're Worth Created: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
Ever wonder whether that antique typewriter in the attic is worth anything? There may be a collector out there who'll pay good money for it if it's just the right model.
R.S. Prussia Red Mark on Porcelain Created: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
What does an authentic R.S. Prussia mark look like? Find out here.
Sitzendorf Porcelain Manufactory Mark - S with Crown Created: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Which company used the S with crown mark on porcelain? Find out more about it here.
T&V Limoges France Mark - T.V. aka T & V Tressemann & Vogt Created: Thursday, May 11, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Wondering about the mark T&V Limoges France? Find out which company used it here.
Authentic Teco Pottery Mark Created: Thursday, May 10, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Terra Cotta Tile Works marked their Teco pottery lines with this mark beginning in 1902.
Identifying the Eastlake Furniture Style from the Victorian Era Created: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Wondering exactly what Eastlake furniture looks like? This step-by-step feature will answer your questions.
A Guide to Identifying Antique Furniture Leg Styles Created: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Knowing furniture leg styles can help identify your antique furniture. Use this handy reference with links to individual articles to learn about leg styles.
Tips for Collecting Vintage Sheet Music Created: Friday, March 10, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Learn about the most popular and valuable types of vintage sheet music.
A Closer Look at Antique & Collectible Depression Glass Created: Saturday, May 31, 2003 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Lots of collectors see the colorful pieces known as Depression Glass as, well, anything but depressing. Learn more about the history and collectible nature of this lovely glass through an informati...
Learning About Collecting Porcelain from the Limoges Region of France Created: Saturday, March 04, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
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 here.
Ciner Costume Jewelery Marks - Learning About Ciner Manufacturing Company and Ciner Vintage Costume Jewelry Created: Sunday, February 19, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Have a piece of vintage jewelry marked CINER? Find out more about the marks and company here.
Vintage Costume Jewelry Online Price Guide Created: Sunday, October 29, 2006 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Learn how much your vintage costume jewelry is worth through this pictoral price guide.
Vintage Costume Jewelry Online Price Value and Identification Guide - Vintage Costume Jewelry Online Price Value and Identification Guide Created: Thursday, June 22, 2006 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Learn how much your vintage costume jewelry is worth through this pictoral price guide.
What is Tobacciana? - Antiques and Collectibles Related to Cigars, Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Created: Thursday, February 16, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Ever wonder what the word
Cigarette Silks - Learning About Quilts and Other Textiles Made of Cigarette Silks Created: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Cigarette silks, a type of tobacciana, were used to fashion quilts and other textiles at the turn of the 20th century. See what they look like here.
Limoges Porcelain Price Guide - Values and Prices for Antique Porcelain Made In Limoges, France Created: Friday, December 30, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
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.
Cigar Ribbon Textiles & Quilts - Learn More About Tablecloths, Pillows, and Quilts Made from Cigar Bundle Ribbons in the Late 1800s and Early 1900s Created: Thursday, April 19, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Thrifty homemakers around the turn of the 20th century used ribbons that held together bundles of cigars to fashion quilts and textiles. See examples of this early repurposing here.
Vintage & Antique Necklace Styles - A Guide to Help You Identify Your Vintage and Antique Necklace Styles Created: Monday, January 30, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 15, 2012
Need some help identifying vintage and antique necklace styles? Here's an illustrated list of popular styles to help you get started.
Pendant Necklace Example - What Do a Pendant Necklaces Look Like? See a Pendant and Learn More About this Necklace Style Created: Sunday, April 15, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 15, 2012
Pendant necklaces have been around for centuries. See what they look like and learn more about this enduring style.
Elite France Limoges Mark - White Ware Mark Elite France Found on Porcelain Made by Bawo & Dotter in the Limoges Region of France Created: Thursday, January 05, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012
Wondering which company produced porcelain marked
Bawo & Dotter Elite Limoges Mark - Shield Mark of Bawo & Dotter Elite Works Limoges France Created: Thursday, January 05, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012
Wondering which company manufactured Limoges pieces marked Elite Limoges? Find out more about Bawo & Dotter here.
W.G. & Co. Limoges France Mark - Mark for Wm. Guérin & Co. on Limoges Porcelain Made in France Created: Saturday, December 31, 2011 Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012
Wondering about the porcelain mark W.G. & Co.? Find out which manufacturer used this mark here.
L.R.L. Limoges Mark - Mark for Porcelain Decorated by Lazeyras, Rosenfeld and Lehman in Limoges, France Created: Saturday, December 31, 2011 Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012
Wondering which porcelain decorating factory used the L.R.L. Limoges France mark? Find our more here.

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