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Showing results 1 - 10 of 14 for the tag: Porcelain.
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Japanese auction watch. (11/8/08)
 These items are coming up for auction at Kogirekai in Kyoto November 15th. and 16th.
The first item is a set of porcelain by Okura Japan. The set contains 10 types of items with a total of 38 pieces. 5 sets of cups and saucers among others. Minimum price is 1,200$
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Fake Porcelain Marks: Recognizing Forged or imitation Marks on Ceramics (10/1/08)
 Identifying porcelain is more than just “reading” a mark. It involves careful consideration of many elements to confirm correct age and authenticity.
There are thousands of Porcelain marks and even experienced collectors and antiques dealers can have difficulty in determining whether an item is new, and avoid costly mistakes.
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TYPES OF PORCELAIN: Hard Paste, Soft Paste, and Bone China (10/1/08)
The broad term "ceramics" usually refers to items made of fired clay. Ceramics are further divided in several categories, the primary ones being Earthenware, Stoneware and Porcelain. The main differences in these three are the temperatures at which they are fired in the kiln and the specific composition of their component materials.
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Dating Faience Pottery (10/1/08)
 Faience pottery, also known as Fayence in France, is often used as a synonym to Majolica because of their similar appearance and use of tin glaze. Yet, most collectors distinguish Faience pottery by their characteristic polychrome (multi-colored) designs and mostly white background, whereas Majolica tends to have decoration all over along with pronounced raised decorative details (relief).
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Antiques – Chinese Ceramic Wares (7/16/08)
In this WorthPoint video, Lark Mason, owner of iGavel, shows some fascinating antiques – examples of Chinese ceramic wares including earthen ware, stoneware and porcelain. Lark also shares some of the history and his excitement about ceramics with his daughter, WorthPoint reporter Joanna Mason.
WorthPoint is the premier site for antiques and collectibles.
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Antiques & Collectibles: July Auctions (7/7/08)
There are a couple of hot, hot auctions slated for July with a noteworthy selection of items for sale. Don’t let the summer doldrums keep you from what’s really important—collecting.
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How to Remove Stains from your Antique China, Pottery and Porcelain (5/23/08)
 Have you ever passed up purchasing a wonderful piece of art pottery, flow blue, transferware or any other collectable ceramic or porcelain because it had horrible crazing or other stains? I know I have. Condition, condition, condition is the mantra that has been drilled into our heads. Only buy the best when purchasing our collectables and antiques.
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When Cost Doesn’t Matter: The China Syndrome (4/27/08)
In the antique business, when cost doesn’t matter, prices soar and the market is chaotic.
In March, a white jade Chinese vase – valued at about $40,000 – went on the block at Elders Fine Art & Antiques and sold at auction by iGavel to an off-shore, Asian collector for $300,000.
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