At a recent antiques fair I bought two small, early Doulton salt glazed, stoneware jugs. They’re a nice example of not spending very much to own some really lovely pieces of antique, ceramic craftsmanship.
Author: TheCurator
At a recent auction I purchased an apparently unbranded, crystal stork, simply because than I thought it was a wonderful piece of glass. Now I…
For two days over Easter weekend 2024, Stoneleigh Park hosted the biggest new antiques fair the Midlands has seen for a long time. We went along as traders to try our luck.
Price inflation has some quite unusual effects on the antiques business. Being aware of them can help you bag a bargain, or at least help to keep your costs down.
As it ages, most pieces of Moorcroft ceramics develop crazing. Is this inevitable and should collectors worry?
George Tinworth: A rather forgotten life George Tinworth was the first (and probably the best known) of the ceramic artists to be employed by the…
Wedgwood Jasperware is probably the most recognisable of all British pottery. A pale blue vase with white figures applied to the surface has been a…
This is part two of my Beginners Guide to Selling at an Antiques Fair. In the closing section of the first part, I discussed how…
In recent years I’ve sold art and antiques at quite a few fairs. In my professional life I had relatively little contact with people, so it’s been a steep learning curve. This seems to be a common theme for people who develop an interest in antiques, so If you’re the same, don’t worry, you’re not alone.
Walk into any multi-dealer antiques shop and you can expect to find every item labelled. If you’re interested in an item, it’s an obvious comment…