Condition Factors for Flow Blue China

Video Transcript

"So when collecting the flow blue, what you are going to look for is a very heavy flow with a very distinct pattern. This is a really nice example right here, this cup and saucer. This pattern is Manila and it is very heavy in the blue, it has some scratch marks on it which you can expect with age, it has a little discoloration on the bottom but it is very clear. It has some running from the flow here where it is not even but perfectly acceptable when buying. If you notice on the top of these cups, you can find that there is chipping or lines and that is from use. Ideally the best way to buy this is without any chips or cracks. That would be my recommendation. If you are looking at piece and the price is reasonable, I would take into consideration how much cracking, how much chipping is going on in the plate and the discoloration. If you don't have a lot of discoloration, a couple of really tight lines, it might be worth investing but if you find a piece with a lot of chips and discoloration, I would say you might be better off to wait until you find one in better condition."