Ceramics Condition Material 
WorthPoint
JULY 3, 2025
It Looks Legit A ceramic briefcase by Marilyn Levine sold for $46,990 at Rago’s. One of the most memorable pieces was a ceramic briefcase by Marilyn Levine , crafted in 1983 to look exactly like a worn, midcentury black leather satchel. Will Seippel is the founder, president, and CEO of WorthPoint.
Invaluable
AUGUST 28, 2024
With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. Today, porcelain dolls’ worth depend on a variety of factors including age, condition, provenance, manufacturer and type, and the artistry of the creation.
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Artifactual History Appraisal
MAY 6, 2020
Age Maker Period/date Originality (Tiffany Favrile or Tiffany reproduction) Condition; extremely important, but hairline damage is hard to see, especially in photos Wear: on glass used often at table, you’ll see wear marks, which you should see if the piece is old and not a reproduction 4. PORCELAIN and CERAMICS: A. Provenance Paint?
WorthPoint
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
I remember running across a ceramic face pin many years ago and thinking it looked a lot like Josephine Baker, the American-born singer, dancer, and actress who famously made a name for herself working in France in the 1920s and ‘30s. Elzac duck family pin made of painted ceramic material and Lucite. How about Elzac?
WorthPoint
AUGUST 6, 2024
These giveaways mostly ended when changes in banking regulations limited a bank’s ability to give expensive promotional materials to customers. Coin banks were also made from different materials, such as cast iron, metal, ceramic, chalkware, or plastic. Others included a key for retrieving the coins.
WorthPoint
JUNE 16, 2025
As you seek out these old oddities, be sure to check the condition of the specimen in question. Old taxidermy is known for having condition issues, from broken parts to just a whole lot of dust. Ceramics and glass are sturdy materials, but any vintage wood, metal, or textile item may be vulnerable to the damp and salty air.
Invaluable
APRIL 3, 2024
The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty.
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