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 >>

How to Detect Repaired Porcelain, Art Pottery & Clay Pieces (8/10/09)
Antiques and collectibles enthusiasts often find themselves frequenting community charity auctions, local antique shows, neighborhood garage sales and internet web … More >>

Expert Appraisers Miss ‘Great Find’ Hiding in Plain Sight (8/10/09)
Just as the everyday collector hopes to come across a Great Find—an item bypassed by many, purchased for a pittance … More >>

Sèvres: The History of Porcelain Fit for a King (6/23/09)
There is a porcelain factory in France that in 1752 was designated as the Manufacture Royale de Porcelaine de France. … More >>

Rinker on Collectibles: What Does Bankruptcy Mean To Collectors? (6/23/09)
The early January 2009 announcement that Waterford Wedgwood PLC is entering receivership, the British form of bankruptcy, is the latest … More >>

The Origin of Royal Doulton Porcelain (5/19/09)
Porcelain and china firms usually take their names from the company’s founder. In 1815, John Doulton became a partner with … More >>

One Cottage Industry Whose Wares Have Proved Timeless (4/27/09)
Over the last few years collecting cottages, especially those made by the company Dept. 56—such as the Original Snow Village … More >>

The Main Types of Under-Glaze Decorations in Japanese Porcelain (3/23/09)
There are five main types of under-glaze decoration that were used in the Arita kilns: Blue and white, sometsuke in … More >>

Identifying Japanese Porcelain Types: Arita, Imari and Hizen (2/27/09)
It can be confusing to try to figure out the different types of ware and the different terms used with … More >>

Early Japanese Porcelain—the Beauty of ‘That which is Enough’ (2/13/09)
When looking at early- to mid-17th century porcelain from Europe and Asia, it is easy to think the level of … More >>