Invaluable

JULY 16, 2025

Celtic motifs began to resurge in architecture, paintings, ceramics and textiles, bringing forth a brand-new generation of makers and a wave of Celtic influence within popular culture. Collectors When it comes to identifying period vs. reproduction pieces, there are some identification tips you can follow.

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Antique Collecting

JULY 25, 2025

Specialist Kate Hunt, from Christie’s Chinese works of art department, reveals all you need to know about demystifying Chinese reign The post Chinese reign marks – a guide to identification appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Dr. Lori Ph.D. Antiques Appraiser

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Need help identifying and marketing your ceramics in your shop or on your online store? Use these expert tips when reselling popular ceramics like Royal Doulton, Belleek, Van Briggle and many others.

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Old Crows Antiques

AUGUST 25, 2022

Identifying China Because ceramic china dinnerware looks old, it doesn't mean it's valuable. Spider cracks in glaze coats can happen during the firing process and not just come from age, which makes spidering a questionable identification technique. English potters used a crown or a lion to indicate the year.

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Penrose Appraisals

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Matchbox cars, Star Wars figurines, flow blue ceramics, etc, etc. The proper identification of materials sometimes requires testing, which may require the assistance of an expert. This is also true in many other areas of collecting, such as ceramics, glass, or silver. Or maybe you've been collecting for years.

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