From the start, Ironstone china came to market with the intention of reliably serving the needs of users for a long period of time. Then in 1880, the 'Tea Leaf' motif brought style to service.
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Ask the Experts: Marks trace silver teapot to London maker, 1772
In the latest Ask the Experts column, Dr. Anthony J. Cavo offers an insightful lesson in reading hallmarks to identify and assess silver heirlooms.
Bronze sculpture of Egyptian god Osiris headlining Aug. 3 auction
Among the 357-lots coming to auction Aug. 3 through Artemis Gallery is an ancient Egyptian bronze figure of the god Osiris. The figure carries an estimate of $60,000 to $90,000 into the auction.
Pair of ‘Chan’ side tables may fetch upward of $12K
A pair of hexagonal form 'chan' side tables, courtesy of father-son design team of Philip and Kelvin Laverne is among the 300-plus lots in Antique & Modern Auction Gallery's July 29 sale.
Bronze figural sundial sculpture may command $15K
An uncommon bronze figural sundial sculpture, a Patek Philippe chronograph, a 1948 Chevy truck, and a selection of fine art will come before bidders July 22 during Bruneau & Co.'s auction.
Red Wing auction offering 250+ pieces July 7
The Red Wing Collectors Society (RWCS) will celebrate its 40th anniversary during its annual convention, scheduled for July 6-8, in Red Wing, Minn.
Online bidders to vie for Asian art, artifacts July 8
An Asian jade belt hook undercut with a kui dragon and a set of Tibetan prayer beads are two of more than 200 lots featured in Turner Auctions + Appraisals' July 8 Arts of Asia online auction.
American historical ceramics on offer June 16-17
A 1907 Saint Gauden gold coin, first printing of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven", and historic ceramics are among the items in Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates' upcoming 32nd Semi-Annual Americana and Fine Antiques Auction.
Rhode Island artists poised for appreciation
Skeleton clocks, hand-wrought vases, and paintings by noted artists with ties to Rhode Island are sure to command attention at Bruneau & Co.'s June 3 auction.
Extensive R.S. Prussia collection up for bid in July 22
During this year's R.S. Prussia Convention in Iowa, an extensive selection (more than 250 lots) of R.S. Prussia china will be offered at auction by Woody Auction.