Porcelain and Ceramics

Discern transferware from hand-painted pieces. Take a close look at the edges of a piece. If the pattern is cut off at the lip of a dish, then it’s likely transferware, which means the design was printed onto the piece and not hand-painted. Designs done by hand will have a fuller, more fluid pattern, complete with brushstroke details and minor imperfections.
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Heavenly Bodies Fashion And The Catholic Imagin...

Wood Furniture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UIX9kOGZVk Trust your gut. If it looks new, it ...

Wood Furniture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UIX9kOGZVk Trust your gut. If it looks new, it most likely is. Pay close attention to the nails: Newer, shinier nails indicate newer construction. Look for dovetails. The presence of dovetail joints, which hold wood furnishings together without the use of nails or other hardware, is a sign that a piece was made by a cabinetmaker as opposed to being mass-produced or factory-made. Generally, the thinner the dovetail, the more skilled the cabinet...

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Bronze Sculpture Human Figurine Handmade In India

Vintage Sterling Silver Silver Know the difference between silver plate and sterling silver. Th...

Vintage Sterling Silver Silver Know the difference between silver plate and sterling silver. There’s nothing wrong with silver plate—it’s a wonderful way to bring home the elegant look of silver without the high price tag. But what exactly makes sterling more superior? For one, it holds its value, retaining a high resale price no matter its age, whereas silver plate does not. It also really stands up to the test of time: Sterling can last hundreds of years if properly taken care of. Bring a...

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