Collecting American Antique Pottery
Collecting any type of antique can be a difficult process. Its often hard to determine which pieces are authentic and which are reproductions. This can be especially difficult if you have developed a new love for Depression Glass. With a few good tips you will be able to navigate your way through this wonderful collectors hobby. This article will introduce you to collecting Depression Glass items. Depression Glass gets it name from the time period [...] Read more »
Many antique collectors items are easily recognized by their old fashioned look and feel. If you are interested in antiques but want more of a modern look, there are still collections out there for you. One of the most popular modern looking antique collections is Fiestaware. This article will introduce you to the history and collection of Fiestaware. The history of Fiestaware began in 1936 with the Homer Laughlin Company of Newell, West Virginia. This [...] Read more »
Being a collector or antique pottery can be a difficult task. There are many forgeries and reproductions on the market that closely resemble original pieces. This is especially true for antique Roseville Pottery. To determine the authenticity of Roseville Pottery, one needs to pay close attention to markings, quality, and time of production. This article will provide tips on how to avoid losing money on fakes and reproductions. Before you attempt to buy any antique [...] Read more »
Some of the most beautiful antique items you will find are those made of glass. Many collectors choose glass items because of their smooth and colorful beauty. A specific type of beautiful glassware that can be a great addition to any home is Murano Glass. They are well known for their exceptional vases. This article will introduce you to the history of Murano vases and their use for decoration. The history of Murano glass goes [...] Read more »
Being a collector of antiques is interesting because it connects us to items and history of the past. Things that were once novelty or regular household items become prized collectors items over time. One antique item with a riches to rags to riches story is Carnival Glass. This article will introduce you to the history and collecting of Carnival Glass What is Carnival Glass? Its a form of iridescent glass that became very popular in [...] Read more »