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Automobile China by Royal Doulton (11/4/08)
Automobile China by Royal Doulton
By David Bausch
Nothing speaks of the Edwardian era more clearly then the series of china produced by Royal Doulton of England. This china was designed by John Holdcroft, and was known as the Motorist Series. This series was produced in its factory in Burslem England from the years 1903-1913.
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Gold Leaf on Fine China and Glassware–A Rare Find (9/9/08)
 The art of gold leafing dates back to the times of the Pharaohs. Gold leafing is a process in which artisans hammer gold until it has achieved thin layers. The layers are then applied over the item to give it the look of solid gold.
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Hello Beijing! (9/4/08)
 After spending over 15 hours on a to jet to Beijing, my rubber legs ambled off the plane, through customs, towards the baggage carousel, where I waited to be reunited with my luggage. I was not too groggy to notice the gigantic Kentucky Fried Chicken mural and chuckle over its absurdity. Across the airport, I saw a man wearing something that caught my eye.
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‘Official’ Vice Presidential China (9/2/08)
 On the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory near the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. sits a grand old Victorian mansion built in 1893. Originally the home of the Chief of Naval Operations, it was requisitioned as the first official home for the vice president of the United States in 1974.
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Antique Chinese Jade (8/16/08)
Lark Mason, owner of iGavel, shows some examples of various types of Chinese jade and explains the differences. He is interviewed by WorthPoint’s Joanna Mason.
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