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From Mid-Century Chic to Industrial Sheen, These Upstart Galleries Are Reinvigorating Collectible Design

Artnet News

Here are some rising galleries, specializing in everything from 1980s rarities to vivid new ceramics, in New York, Paris, and London. Collectible design is attracting younger dealers and a new generation of customers.

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Troika Pottery Buyer’s Guide: The Artistry of British Ceramics

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Even with this in mind, the pottery’s unique double egg cup ceramics, homeware and tiles became some of its greatest successes. The modernist movement, marrying abstraction and experimentalism, was certainly an influence on even the more traditionally-oriented ceramics makers. Sold for £1,400 GBP via Bearne’s (July 2006).

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Beyond Gold and Silver: Unconventional Materials for Men’s Wedding Bands

John Thomas Jewelers

The use of gold in men’s wedding bands started in ancient Egypt, where it was prized for its rarity and everlasting luster. Ceramic: a striking alternative Ceramic’s not just for your fine dinnerware anymore. Ceramic has found its place in the jewelry world, offering a unique combination of durability, style, and comfort.

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Elzac Jewelry: Victims of Fashion Face Pins and More

WorthPoint

I remember running across a ceramic face pin many years ago and thinking it looked a lot like Josephine Baker, the American-born singer, dancer, and actress who famously made a name for herself working in France in the 1920s and ‘30s. Elzac duck family pin made of painted ceramic material and Lucite. How about Elzac?

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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. How Can You Tell if a Doll Is Ceramic or Porcelain? Technically, porcelain is a type of ceramic. Rarity can increase the price of a collectible doll.

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How to Start an Antique Collection

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Old collectibles have a high worth due to their age, rarity, and historical importance. Ceramics and Pottery: There are old ceramics and pottery, particularly from well-known manufacturers like Wedgwood or Royal Worcester, that people love for their attractiveness and design. What Are Antique Collectibles?

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These Vintage “Hidden” Flasks Cleverly Conceal Alcohol

WorthPoint

Prices depend on age, craftsmanship, material, and rarity. 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. They are trendy accessories not just for those who enjoy alcohol but also for collectors who appreciate their artistry.