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Weekly News Roundup: Sept. 26-30, 2011 (9/27/11)
Among the news items topping this week’s roundup of arts, antiques and collectibles news are gold diggers, burglars and robbers, … More >>

English Antique Tableware a Popular, Practical Collectible (5/23/11)

In the mid-18th century, potters of England’s Staffordshire district began experimenting with new clays, forms, glazes and decorative techniques in … More >>

Chatelaines: The Lady of the House’s Tool Belt (2/1/10)

In 1871 the fashion of wearing châtelaines was revived by Princess Alexander of Wales, who wore one. They remained in vogue for another 20 years. Worn by housewives or housekeepers, the numerous chains carried a wide range of useful objects. This châtelaine is made of cut steel with a deep hook, which attached over the woman

A chatelaine is a brooch or clasp, worn at the waist, from which trinkets keys, and useful items are suspended. … More >>

German-made Jasperware: Easy to Find & Underappreciated (8/25/09)

This German-made Jasperware, like this plaque depicting classical scenes, are very unappreciated items and often sell in the $80-$200 range at auction.

“Jasperware” was originally developed by Josiah Wedgwood during the mid 1700′s. The Wedgwood company was one of the most innovative … More >>

Wedgwood (11/25/07)
In 1759 Josiah Wedgwood established a pottery near Stoke-on-Trent at the former Ivy House works in Burslem, England. By 1761, Wedgwood … More >>