Chinese Export Silver: The Silver Category That Eluded Everyone (5/15/13)
It’s not uncommon that I get torn off a strip by antique silver experts for the fact I’m forever extolling … More >>

Hofner Violin Bass’ Long and Winding Road into Rock ’n’ Roll History (5/9/13)
It’s no secret that celebrity endorsements increase a product’s sales. It doesn’t seem to make any difference whether the endorsement … More >>

Chinese Export Silver an Oft-Forgotten yet Significant Antique Silver Category (5/1/13)
Chinese Export Silver (1785-1940) is a much-forgotten, yet highly significant antique silver category. Early Chinese Export Silver was comprised mostly … More >>

It’s All In the Marks: 19th-Century Majolica Pitcher (4/25/13)
To well-seasoned or novice collectors, determining a maker or origin of a piece can be very confusing if it is … More >>

It’s All In the Marks: Art Nouveau Washbasin (4/18/13)
To well-seasoned or novice collectors, determining a maker or origin of a piece can be very confusing if it is … More >>

Ask A Worthologist: The Railroad Platter (3/27/13)
Bart N. was given this platter by a relative. The piece is in very good condition, having been packed away … More >>

It’s All In the Marks: Currier and Ives Prints (3/26/13)
To well-seasoned or novice collectors, determining a maker or origin of a piece can be very confusing if it is … More >>

It’s All In the Marks: Pitchers and Plates (3/21/13)
To well-seasoned or novice collectors, determining a maker or origin of a piece can be very confusing if it is … More >>

It’s All In the Marks: Identifying Ceramics and Glass (3/3/13)
To well-seasoned or novice collectors, determining a maker or origin of a piece can be very confusing if it is … More >>

It’s All In the Marks: Dating Royal Copenhagen Figurines (2/14/13)
To well-seasoned or novice collectors, determining a maker or origin of a piece can be very confusing if it is … More >>