At some point, especially if you like to shop for antique and collectible glassware, you'll likely hear or see the term "flashed on" or "flashed" used in reference to red or cranberry coloring. While it can be attractive and collectible in its own right, it's not the same as true red or cranberry glass made with gold oxide. One of my latest articles discusses flashed on coloring and how to detect it. Read more ...
What is "Flashed On" Coloring?
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Developing Your Eye for Quality
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Do you have "the eye?" People who have a well-developed eye for quality can spot a great find even amid a bunch of junk in most any setting. It's a great skill for up and coming pickers to work on, but it does take some time, practice and patience to develop. Take a look at these tips to help you develop your eye for quality antiques. Read more...
What is Verdigris, and Should You Clean It?
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Verdigris can be good or bad when it comes to antiques and collectibles. And there are times when you should clean it, and others when you shouldn't. Find out more about this common condition, which may or may not be an issue when found gracing an object. Read more...
Don't Be Fooled By False Silver
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Many folks new to antiquing run across items marked "nickel silver" or "German silver" and think they've found a treasure with antique as well as intrinsic value. You can add "alpaca" to that list of false silver terms. Because, unfortunately, none of these marks indicate a piece made of actual silver. One of my latest features will fill you in on what these pieces are really made of and whether or not they're worth much. Read more...
How Did Antique Glass Get Its Varied Colors?
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Have you ever wondered how colored antique glass got all those beautiful variations? This new feature will take you from clear glass through a number of rich hues and fill you in on the key ingredient that imparts each color. You'll glean other tidbits about the colors too, including information on some faked colors and glass that glows. Read more...
Collecting & Gifting Christmas Postcards
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Vintage Christmas postcards from the early 1900s make a wonderful gift. Whether they're tucked inside a contemporary holiday greeting card or framed for display, these are affordable treasures perfect to share with family and friends. They're also a lot of fun to collect and display in your home, too. Of course, when you read A Love for Old Postcards, you'll see that this collecting passion can extend throughout the year as well. Read more...
A New Limoges Porcelain Price Guide
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As with all my pottery and porcelain price guides, this new entry on valuing Limoges porcelain is a work in progress. This is the beginning of what will be a helpful tool for collectors and dealers who are trying to identify antique Limoges porcelain wares, and I've included links to identifying marks wherever possible. If Limoges is on your antiques learning list for 2012, this is a great place to start. Read more...
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