The Collector’s Minute: Wedgwood Black Basalt (6/29/10)
These wine & water ewers are 19th-century Wedgwood pieces in what’s referred to as “black basalt,” a hard, black … More >>

The Collector’s Minute: Japanese Sumida Ware (6/15/10)
Among the strangest pieces to came out of the Orient during the late 19th century are Japanese export pottery called … More >>

Cincinnati Pottery Before There Was Rookwood (5/11/10)
For most antique lovers, the Rookwood Pottery of Cincinnati conjures up images of fine ceramics. Great decorators, combined with great … More >>

The Collector’s Minute: Fabulous Fakes No. 1 (2/25/10)
One thing long-time dealers and collectors pick up over time is a “sixth sense” regarding the authenticity of a piece. … More >>

Love ’Em or Hate ’Em: Thomas Kinkade Christmas Figurines Abound (12/1/09)
I received a note from a collector of Thomas Kinkade figurines who receives a new one every two months, thanks … More >>

Hungary for Herend Classical China? Pristine Porcelain is Nation’s Pride (11/3/09)
The Herend Manufactory (as it call itself) has a long and exalted history in Hungary—its country of origin—with its reputation … More >>

Know Your America: Geography through Souvenir Pottery, Plates and the Rest (10/8/09)
From lovely plates and delicate pitchers to decorative trinket boxes and figural animals, souvenir pottery was proudly displayed in American … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Marwal Bull, Reed and Barton Bells, Heisey Syrup Pitcher (9/23/09)
QUESTION: I own a large plaster of Paris sculpture of a bull that is painted dark brown. An impressed … More >>

German-made Jasperware: Easy to Find & Underappreciated (8/25/09)
“Jasperware” was originally developed by Josiah Wedgwood during the mid 1700′s. The Wedgwood company was one of the most innovative … More >>

Q & A with Harry Rinker: Royal Winton, Baffle Ball, Blenko Vase (8/18/09)
QUESTION: I inherited a luncheon set consisting of six plates, six cups and saucers, teapot, creamer, and sugar, in … More >>