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France’s Best Collectibles: Glass, Ceramics, the Marché aux Puces

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Read on to learn everything about shopping in France’s famed marchés aux puces to the best French glass and ceramic brands to seek out. French ceramic dishware to seek out includes Quimper , Aplico, and Emile Henry. From Quimper to Sèvres Which vintage and antique ceramic collectibles should you seek out in France?

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Germany’s Best Collectibles: Steins, Kugel, Cuckoo Clocks, & More

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Some markets have daily parades, concerts, and demonstrations by artisans in candle making, wood carving, and glass blowing. Käthe-Wohlfahrt is one of the most famous German makers of Christmas décor, making tree ornaments and stand-alone items such as music boxes. It is still easy to bring home chunks and pieces of the Berlin Wall.

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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

Silverplate is often thicker and heavier than sterling Age Style (for example, Nouveau is valuable, Rococo Revival less so) Famous makers (such as Tiffany) or retailed from a famous shop (for example Liberty or Cartier) Weight in troy ounces (this is different from regular ounces. GLASS DECORATIVE ITEMS AND TABLEWARE/BARWARE: A.

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Antique Porcelain Dolls: How Much Are Porcelain Dolls Worth?

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With this Chinese ceramic material, doll makers could finally create intricately painted faces, lifelike features, and beautifully constructed clothing. You can also examine the doll for artist signatures or maker’s marks, manufacturer marks or other details that can help you identify it.

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Egyptian Faience: The Glimmering Ceramics of Antiquity 

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This luxurious luster comes from the technique of faience, a clever invention of ancient Egyptian artists using natural materials to give a glossy opulence across a wide variety of objects. In addition to an abundant source of silica from the sandy terrain, the Egyptians were also active in the copper and glass industries. 610-595 B.C.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in April

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WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are ringing in spring with some fantastic collectibles, including a bionic-themed pinball machine, a Chinese rank badge, classic Heisey glass, work by a treasured Canadian folk artist, and colorful carnival glass. Rockabilly Auction Company , estimate: $100–$100,000. 18,477–$22,172 USD).

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Jewels of the Nile: Discovering ancient Egyptian treasures?

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As an example, take a look at the 3000-year-old, broad collar below, made of faience beads—a glazed ceramic from quartz. They also figured out how to create glass and enamel to decorate the faience. The beauty and technique of these artists 3,000 years ago will change the way you think of design, gems, and craftsmanship.

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