It’s all in the Marks: Understanding Royal Crown Derby Date Marks (8/12/12)
While many companies use a variety of markings to indicate different patterns, dates and inventory control, it was probably the … More >>

Unloved Antiques: Brass & Copper Fire Extinguishers (8/6/12)
The next item in this series of Unloved Antiques is something that back in the 1980s no self-respecting flea market/antique … More >>

It’s all in the Marks: Understanding Minton Date Codes (7/6/12)
As mentioned in previous articles, there are several potteries that, for their own reasons, used markings as a way of … More >>

It’s all in the Marks: Understanding Royal Worcester Date Codes (6/12/12)
The Royal Worcester Porcelain Company is another firm that has, along with various backstamps, used a date code system during … More >>

Ask A Worthologist Question: Polyphon Disc-Type Music Box (6/8/12)
Alex N. found a music box while clearing out a literal barn-load of trash on a property he bought. The … More >>

It’s All in the Marks: ‘Country of Origin’ Marks help Date Pottery & Porcelain (5/15/12)
One of the easiest ways of determining the origins of pottery and porcelain is finding a country of origin marking, … More >>

Ask A Worthologist Question: Magician’s Card Cutter (5/8/12)
Everett M. was given an odd-looking piece by a retired magician he had befriended before he died, he never found … More >>

What’s It Worth: Marks Show ‘Junk Bowl’ to be Valuable Newcomb Pottery Example (5/1/12)
Brenda D.’s father had come about owning this bowl about 20 years ago at a church rummage sale. The bowl … More >>

Unloved Antiques: Bone China Tea Cup & Saucer Collection (4/23/12)
The next item in this series of Unloved Antiques is something that most people have, often inherited from moms, great … More >>

Ask A Worthologist Question: Delft Charger’s Value is Told by the Mark (4/16/12)
Bill A. found this decorative wall plate in a box of things he’d inherited from a relative quite a while … More >>