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Polychrome
Polychrome ceramics are those which consist of multiple colors rather than monochrome. Below are some examples and price guides of polychrome ceramics including a Chinese tulip vase and a Victorian…
Posted inDate Line Ceramics Price Guide
Medieval Ceramics
Medieval pottery was produced in Britain from the sixth to the late fifteen centuries AD. It is generally less well made than Roman pottery. Gritty ware, for example is very…
T & R Boote
T & R Boote were manufacturers of earthenwares at Burslem from 1842 to 1963. They were particularly known for ironstone wares until around 1906 when the company then concentrated on…
Cinderella
Cinderella is a fairy tale which has been told throughout the world for generations. It is a much older tale than many people realize with the origins dating back to…
Diamond Registration Marks
Diamond registration marks were used from 1842 until 1883. During that time it took two different formats and these can easily be used to date the registration of the design.…
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Aesthetic Movement
The Aesthetic Movement in Britain (1860 – 1900) aimed to escape the ugliness and materialism of the Industrial Age, by focusing instead on producing art that was beautiful rather than…
Posted inBritish Pottery and Porcelain Price Guide
English Delft
English delftware is tin-glazed pottery made in the British Isles between about 1550 and the late 18th century. The main centres of production were London, Bristol and Liverpool with smaller…
Posted inFamous Characters Information
Kate Greenaway
Kate Greenaway was an English Victorian artist and writer, known for her children's book illustrations. Some ceramic companies have portrayed her characters on pottery and as figurines. Below are some…
Posted inArmorial Ware Price Guide
Armorial Teapots
Armorial Teapots. Below are some examples and price guides of Armorial Teapots including a famille rose teapot and a drum shaped Chinese export teapot. A pearlware armorial teapot and cover,…
Posted inChinese Makers Marks Information
Lladro
Lladro was founded in 1953 by three brothers, Juán, José and Vicente Lladró, in the village of Almàssera near Valencia. Starting with items such as vases and jugs, it wasn't…
