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W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery produces highly collectible handcrafted knives, in hundreds of variations. Its classification system resembles a zoological taxonomy of classes, species and subspecies.

The Noritake Company is a Japanese company internationally known for its brightly colored china and tea services. Noritake was founded in 1876, and began exporting china to the United States and...

Carlton Ware began as a partnership between the Robinson brothers and J.F. Wiltshaw in Stoke-on-Trent, England. They were determined to create colorful and functional pottery pieces with a high...

Just as there are distinct schools and styles of fine china, there are distinct styles of stoneware pottery. Unikat pottery, made in Boleslawiec, Poland, is a superb quality, high-fired stoneware...

Despite the funny name, goofus glass has become a highly collectible new antique. Recognized for its opaque or translucent paint over clear glass, this inexpensive glass collectible is both...

If you are a collector of quilts like I am then, to know a little bit about the basic American quilt patterns are very important on your journey to find that next gem of quilt at your local...

Unfortunately, it's a snap to lose or ruin silverware. Many of us lose forks and spoons by carelessly throwing them away along with paper plates, and we've all ruined silverware by grinding it in...

Corelle patterns have been popular since the 1970's. Their popularity was largely due to the designs and durability of the product. There is a variety of corelle patterns that are used on...

Armetale is a trade name for a mixture of aluminum-based alloys formed into serving items. It is sometimes mistaken for pewter as it has a similar appearance. Armetale can be found in such things...

Crystal collectors interested in Fostoria crystal patterns will find that there are many look-alikes and knock-off pieces on the market. However, none of these impostors are worth as much as...

Storing vintage sewing patterns is just as, if not more important, than collecting vintage patterns. Proper storage ensures your collections stands the test of time.

Collecting vintage patterns is fun, rewarding and can be highly addictive, here's a guide on HOW TO collect patterns and make it enjoyable.

Cut glass is such a widespread and popular art that an organization is dedicated to spreading word of its beauty. The American Cut Glass Association has been around since 1978, but cut glass dates...

Part 1 - Learn how identify the patterns of antique flow blue china dishes in this free video guide to collectors plates & porcelain dinnerware.

Part 2 - Learn about the patterns of fancy blue china dishes in this free video guide to antique & collectible porcelain plates.

Part 1 - Learn about the patterns of fancy blue china dishes in this free video guide to antique & collectible porcelain plates.

Learn about patterns in oil lamps from the mid-nineteenth century in this free diy collectors video from our antiques dealer collection expert.

Learn about patterns in oil lamps from the mid-nineteenth century in this free diy collectors video from our antiques dealer collection expert.

Learn the different patterns of copper luster in this free video clip about collecting antiques.

Learn about the patterns for ruby flash glass antiques in this free video clip on antique collecting.

At the end of the 18th century, Josiah Spode completed his work on the enhancement of soft-paste porcelain, resulting in what is now called bone china. He popularized the process, and today bone...

Milk glass looks like its name. It is glass that is the color of milk, hence "milk glass." Pieces of milk glass are very plentiful in the collectibles market and many people have milk glass pieces...

Pocket knives are tools made in all conceivable shapes and sizes dictated by the job they are designed to perform. Variations of standard patterns number into the hundreds, but folding knifes can...

Inexpensive Depression glass, made in America between the mid-1920s and 1940s, was often given away in cereal boxes and to customers at gas stations and department stores. It is now one of the...

Distinguishing between pressed glass, which originated in England and was produced in America in the 1800s, and cut glass is difficult to the average eye. You can quickly learn that they feel...

Collecting one pattern of glass can give a focus to glass collecting and a feeling of completeness when the set is complete.