Using Identification Marks: What’s a Kite Mark? Part II (12/19/11)
Two different Kite/Diamond marks were used to identify various patterns that were registered in the United Kingdom, the first set—used … More >>

Using Identification Marks: What’s a Kite Mark? Part I (12/12/11)
There are several ways to place an estimated date of production for factory-made pieces of pottery or porcelain: some involve … More >>

Unloved Antiques: The American Old Family Bible (12/5/11)
Next in this series of “Unloved Antiques” is the American “Old Family Bible.” Most families have one, often said to … More >>

Ask A Worthologist Question: Roseville Vase (11/28/11)
Jeff A. found an unusual vase he thinks is Art Nouveau. He recently bought it at an antique store because … More >>

Using Identification Marks: What’s a Rd. Number? (11/21/11)
There are several ways to place an estimated date of production for factory-made pieces of pottery or porcelain. Some involve … More >>

Unloved Antiques: ‘Starving Artist’ Paintings (11/14/11)
The 14th item in this series of Unloved Antiques is really more decorative arts than antique, but we get a huge … More >>

Ask A Worthologist Question: Rosenthal Art Deco Urn (11/7/11)
Stella B. picked up this Rosenthal urn at a church bazaar, in a box complete with plastic roses for $40 … More >>

Unloved Antiques: 19th-Century Pump Organs (10/31/11)
The next item in this series of Unloved Antiques is the 19th-century “pump” or “reed” organ, or the Estey “Eastlake-style”* … More >>

Ask A Worthologist Question: Art Nouveau-Style Chocolate Service Set (10/24/11)
WorthPoint member Denise A. has what she was told is a coffee set that dates from the late 1800s, the … More >>

Unloved Antiques: ‘Stradivarius’ Style Violins (10/17/11)
The twelfth item in this series of “Unloved Antiques” is the world-famous “Stradivarius Violins.” Nothing hits the popular-culture’s buttons better … More >>