Antiquing

Rookwood Pottery. (Photo from www.bargainjohn.com) When you're looking to make money buying and selling antiques & collectibles, it's important to take note that Collectors of art pottery will usually stop at nothing to purchase the pieces they desire. So pottery is second to fine art on my list of treasures to find. I have many success stories to share with you and hopefully after reading this blog you will be sharing yours with me in the future. It was only after attending an auction at the Cincinnati Art Gallery that I became a true believer in the business of buying and selling art pottery. ... Read Full Story

US $350.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Aug-18-2008 13:40:08 PDT Bid Now | Add to watch list 2005 Mathews Outback RH  60# to70 # pounds. in excellent condition, one small scratch by handle.  ( see photo) It has two draw lengths 271/2'' @ 80% let off, and 27'' @ 65% off . 31.5''  axle to axle length, brace eight 7.5'' , mass weight 4.5# pounds This is my very first posting on Ebay, so if I miss something, or you need more information please contact me.   All sales are final.  Returns are not accepted.  Seller is not responsible for damage while in transit.  Select a picture -- ... Read Full Story

Boch Freres Crackled Enamel vase, 10 1/4 inches, offered at Cincinnati Art Galleries' June 7, 2008 auction. Its estimate is $1,000-$1,500. Some pottery can bring in great prices at auction, and one of these is the collectible Belguim pottery, Boch Freres. Several pieces will go to auction June 7, 2008 at the Cincinnati Art Galleries as part of their summer offering. These vibrantly decorated pieces can be a real prize, and pre-1940’s pieces are sought after by collectors worldwide. The mark is a wolf or dog over the wording “Boch Freres Keramis made in Belguim.” Their leading craftsman, Charles Catteau, was very active in ... Read Full Story

by Daniel McGonagle If you collect antique furniture and have run into difficult economic times, perhaps it is time to look at that hobby as an investment that you can now cash in on. Shifting gears from hobby to income takes some real willpower but it can be done. When I was a young lad, my mother dragged me all over to antique shops to examine Lalique vases and antique clipper-ship paintings. She bought low and sold high to help make mortgage payments during tough financial times. I did not really enjoy these antique journeys but I learned a lot. I couldn’t believe the ... Read Full Story

by Donnie Boots Did you know that you can add style to your home with even a few pieces of distinctive antique furniture? There are numerous questions to answer and things to consider before you buy that special period antique. How many? How much? What style? Where will you put it? Why do you want it? How do you even know if it is an antique? If an article of furniture is more than 100 years old and still has use and value, it is an antique. When you want to to buy antique furniture learn something about the basics. Decide what style suits ... Read Full Story

Exquisite Scagliola Tabletop Depicting a Scene from the Hunt We have so far introduced a number of tabletops that use stone as their primary decorative ingredient, whether it be the tesserae of mosaic or pietre dure of marble inlay. An new art form that ensued was Scagliola, where imitation stone is created by combining ground selenite with water, animal glue and natural pigments. The resulting mixture is spread or, once hardened, carved into and engraved with a particular design. Finally, it is heavily polished to give the appearance of marble. The name “scagliola” derives from the Italian word scaglia, meaning “chips,” and though it ... Read Full Story

Price: $50.00 Category: Other Dennison Manufacturing Co.Crepe DressBisque DollBetty BoopSide glancing eyes10 12 inches tallAntiqueCarnivalKewpie1930This painted allbisque doll probably dates to the 1930's. She has big blue side glancing painted Betty Boop eyes and Blond Hair ... Read Full Story