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Make no mistake – identifying pottery marks is important
Even the team at Bear and Wolf scratch their heads sometimes. Identifying ceramics can be a challenge. There’s a plethora of potential...
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Search and Rescue
We know what it’s like, searching around fairs and antique centres for the items you love best. If you’re looking for specific items,...
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A Chinese Jingdezhen Ceramic Famille Jaune (Yellow) Ginger Jar with lid
Jingdezhen ceramics are among the most famous and highly regarded porcelain pieces in Chinese history. Jingdezhen, located in Jiangxi...
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The Feathered World
The Feathered World  was a British magazine dedicated to poultry, pigeons, cage birds, and related topics. It was first published in 1889...
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Character/Toby Jugs
Character jugs, also known as character pitchers or Toby jugs, are ceramic jugs or pitchers in the form of a character's head or...
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Antiques on television - friend or foe?
The antiques trade highlights prices paid for goods more than almost any other consumer industry. Why? Because it’s a mass interest...
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A bitter pill to swallow
It’s easy to get carried away by a particularly old and interesting object. Sadly, and more often than not, age isn’t a good yardstick...
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The Mamoura Plate by Moorcroft
Designed by Sally Tuffin in 1993 the Mamoura Moorcroft plates are beautiful pieces of collectible pottery crafted by the renowned British...
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Delfts Blauw
Delfts Blauw  (or Delft Blue ) refers to the distinctive blue and white pottery that originated in the Dutch city of Delft in the 17th...
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Chinese Chippendale
Chinese Chippendale refers to a style of furniture design that emerged in the 18th century, blending elements of Chinese, Gothic, and...
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Let me tell you about Porsgrund!
Porsgrund is a renowned porcelain brand from Norway, known for its high-quality and elegantly designed porcelain products. The full name...
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Let me tell you about Tilt Top tables
Tilt-top tables are a type of furniture characterized by a tabletop that can be tilted vertically to save space when not in use. The...
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SylvaC (with a deliberate capital C at the end) British ornamental pottery
SylvaC pottery, a notable name in British ceramics, was established in 1894 by William Shaw and his partner Richard Hull in Longton,...
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G Plan Furniture
G Plan is a British furniture brand known for its quality craftsmanship and iconic designs, particularly in the mid-20th century. The...
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Tapestries have a rich history that dates back centuries
The art of weaving textiles to create decorative wall hangings has been practiced in various cultures around the world for thousands of...
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The Green Man and the purdonium the story is...
The Green Man is a symbol or motif often depicted in architecture, art, and folklore, particularly in European cultures. The Green Man is...
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Tiffany or Tiffany Style - Shine a Light on Your Lamp
Tiffany lamps are renowned for their beauty and craftsmanship, originating from the studios of Louis Comfort Tiffany in the late 19th and...
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Royal Doulton Lorna figurine HN 2311 Made 1964
Designed by Peggy (Margaret) Davies who was a renowned artist and designer who worked for Royal Doulton during the early to mid-20th...
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Framed Portrait of Ira Perrot by Tamara de Lempicka Print
Tamara de Lempicka was a prominent Polish Art Deco painter known for her distinctive style and glamorous lifestyle. Born Maria Górska on...
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