Antiques
Art, Antiques & Collectibles Buying Guides - News from Auctions, Galleries & Museums. Covering Ceramics, Furniture, Textiles & Fashion, Old Photography, Fine Art, Books, Toys, Vinyl LPs and more.
Google Lens Can Help Determine the Worth of Old Collectibles
In the age of smartphones and instant information, the world is at our fingertips like never before. From finding the nearest coffee shop to...
What to look for when collecting Egg Cups
Egg cups are inherently small objects and their curved surfaces are not always easy to work on, but craftsmen have managed to produce some...
Ceramics & Pottery from around the World
Pottery & Ceramics explained with descriptions including some well known factories.
How to Spot Bronze Sculpture Reproductions
A quick quiz: A print is to a painting as a blank is to a sculpture?
If you guessed "bronze," you're right. Both prints and bronzes are...
INTERPOL’s global database of Stolen Works of Art
INTERPOL maintains a global database of Stolen Works of Art, which contains more than 52,000 items from 134 member countries and includes photos, descriptions...
What to look for in Antique Native American Jewelry
You may not realize it, but some of the best antique jewelry wasn't made with gold, diamonds, or pearls. Navajo and other Native American...
What to collect in Vintage & Antique Cruet Sets
Cruet sets have varied in size and shape over the last three centuries and the care and craftsmanship lavished on them have made some...
Value of Collecting Chinese Porcelain. Chinese Dynasties
The Chinese are credited with the invention of porcelain — this page traces the history & value complete with all the Chinese dynasties & periods;
Are Salt and Pepper Shakers collectible? What to look for
You can bring some fun to mealtimes and start an intriguing collection by specializing in novelty cruet sets. You can even join a club...
FEATURE: All About Pottery & Ceramics
Decorative arts expert Al Bagdade wrote the book on ceramics — literally. Your guide on everything from rare 18th-century porcelain to grandma's tea set....
