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Egyptian Faience: The Glimmering Ceramics of Antiquity 

Invaluable

These pieces relied upon a technique known today as “efflorescence glazing,” which generally involves enveloping a quartz-rich ceramic body in a paste consisting of a “glaze” typically made from an alkali binding agent like lime and additions such as copper or cobalt. 1184 – 1153 BC.

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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property

International Society of Appraisers

Items such as folk art, unique and creative paintings, hand-blown Venetian glass, delft style ceramic tiles, handmade vases, and quilts are splashed throughout interiors. This maximalist style reminds us of the Victorian period, which favored the display of collectibles.

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These Vintage “Hidden” Flasks Cleverly Conceal Alcohol

WorthPoint

Anything a person could carry down a street without drawing suspicion became a model for a hidden flask. In recent years, these flasks have sold between $10 and $375 for glass flasks like bananas and fish and between $20 to $200 for ceramic pieces.

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Travellers and Toddy Trees: A Vision of Colonial India

Grays Antiques

Known primarily for their expertise in Chinese and European ceramics, their fascinating collection also holds a wealth of incredible works of art from around the world. Guest & Gray are one of our most eclectic purveyors of fine antiques. The paintings are fascinating evidence of a hybrid culture at a very specific period in time.

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Rae Dunn Pottery: Love It or Leave It?

WorthPoint

I’m talking about Rae Dunn, the California ceramic artist whose work has provoked reactions as black and white as her deceptively uncomplicated collections. Facebook groups , blogs, and other social media forums have been battlegrounds of opinions regarding Rae Dunn ceramics for the last few years. in January 2024.

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Trusted Local Antiques Buyers and Their Services in Bradenton

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Items frequently purchased: Paintings: Ranging from 18th to 19th-century art, encompassing oils, watercolors, drawings, lithographs, etchings, and prints. Porcelain and Ceramics: Encompassing architectural, animal, pottery, human, and warrior themes.

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Household goods: Exclusive, iconic and designer pieces that should be valued

ValuePros Appraisal Services

These collections are made up of paintings, sculptures, object art, drawings, engravings and others. The large specialized auction houses have areas dedicated to this item and range from silver plates, dairy and silverware, to ceramics, porcelain and pewter. Tableware Table pieces have always been an important part of home collections.