Antiques and Collectables – The Collectors Blog

The possibility of breaking a piece of antique china can be a very scary proposition. Whether it’s through use, cleaning, storage or moving, accidents can and do happen. Shy…

Ever wonder how a simple thing like glass could get a name that sounds like such a roaring good time? And just how did this interesting glass get that pretty…

I’ll be upfront with you, there’s no catch-all answer this this recurring question. I can tell you that if you run across a piece of American masterpiece furniture like…

Did you know Fenton has been decorating and manufacturing art glass for more than a century now? That’s right. Even though they’re still making beautiful glass today, some of…

Can you imagine typing a term paper, or even a book manuscript, on an old manual typewriter? As much writing as I do, I don’t even want to think…

With fantastic colors and magnificent motifs, majolica wares are nothing short of extraordinary. There was a time when my knowledge of majolica was fairly limited, but a few years…

Have you visited the Pottery and Porcelain Marks Gallery on the site yet? Lots of people have, and I appreciate their favorable feedback. There are some names you might…

What better way to celebrate our nation’s independence than with a gallery filled with, if I do say so myself, fantastic Vintage Patriotic Postcards. I’ve actually got more cards…