Walrath Pottery - A Coveted American Art Pottery

This past weekend, I saw Rosville and Weller pottery well overpriced and wondered how anyone could turn a profit if they purchased these pieces at those prices. This seems to be the norm today, and the reason why so many dealers are having a hard time selling their inventory.

Antique Asian Porcelain - Rose Medallion from China

Many items were imported to the U.S. from China during the 19th and 20th centuries. Rose Medallion china was one of these imports. This very colorful china was a real hit in the U.S., and today, you might find pieces at almost every sale you attend. In fact, I’ve found many great pieces at garage sales and was able to pick them up very inexpensively.

Antique Majolica - Knowledge By Sight Will Payoff

We who are members of the 31 Club are first in the business to make money, then, if we make some good buys and sells, we just might find ourselves being able to form our own collections from the good trades we’ve made. I told you once that when you follow my lead, you will know where the money is made. So, I’m telling you today, majolica is an area where you can still make some serious money. But you need to be on the inside track and know the secrets.

Today’s Value of Antique Ironstone

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Antique Johnson Bros. Royal Ironstone China Chamber Pot available at Sea Witch Antiques for $179

At sales I’ve attended in years past, I’ve seen stark white pitchers, platters and plates that I passed right by, without thinking twice about. Some of us have poured buttermilk from these pitchers at out grandmother’s [...]

Yellow Ware Treasures

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Yellow Ware Mocha Loving Cup, circa 1840. Photo from Martyn Edgell Antiques.
There’s a new ending to Friday’s Blog about our adventure to the estate sale. I’ve always told you to dig into every corner and look into every cabinet. Well, I took my own advice.
After packing up my purchase of [...]

English Ceramics - Minton China

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A Minton pâte-sur-pâte flask. See additional photo slideshow assembled by Christopher Proudlove.

I have been interested in English China ever since I started collecting Doulton. In the 1800s, there were many wonderful companies producing china in England, but many of their works have been forgotten, because most people consider them old fashion. [...]

Daryle Lambert Blog: Rare Red Wing Found Through 31 Club Network

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Several months ago, I wrote about the person that wanted to find a 50 gallon Red Wing Crock for her parents. Well, one of our members found one and contacted me it. If you are just following our Blog and haven’t become a member of the 31 Club yet, I encourage you to [...]

Daryle Lambert Blog: Know Which Doulton K Series Figurines are Rare

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Yesterday, I wrote about making a good chunk of change if you ran across Doulton Dogs. Today, it’s Pigs, Rabbits, Kittens & Penguins and K Figurines. Often, there will be a table of figurines at sales. It’s great when you find a table that will have several Doulton animals offered, especially [...]

Getting The Edge in Spotting Value in Paintings, Antiques & Collectibles

 
Kovels Price Guide is an Essential Tool
by Daryle Lambert
Knowledge is King and will enable you to spot the value of paintings, antiques and collectibles. Whether you are attending garage sales, estate sales, auction, participating in online auctions or paying a visit to someone’s home to view their items, your ability to spot value will depend [...]

Say When You Don’t Know. (Get Good Directions, too.)

Chinese monochrome yellow bowl, mark and period of Daoguang (1821 - 1850)
Valued at $6,030 at Guest & Gray.

I jumped into my truck yesterday morning, Mapquest map in hand, all eager to finally get to that appointment I had counted down the days for, thinking about how profitable this one visit could turn out to [...]