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Learn the history of and how to collect mulberry china in this free video series on antique collecting.
There are 18 videos in this series:
Learn about the history of mulberry china, dating from the early nineteenth, century in this free video lesson on antique collecting.
Learn about colors in mulberry china this free video lesson on antiques collecting.
Learn about patterns in mulberry china in this free video lesson on collecting antiques.
Learn about discoloration in mulberry china in this free video lesson on collecting antiques.
Learn about chips in mulberry china in this free video lesson on collecting antiques.
Learn about cracks in mulberry china in this free video lesson on collecting antiques.
Learn tips about determining the condition of mulberry china in this free video lesson on collecting antiques.
Learn how to restore mulberry china in this free video lesson on collecting antiques.
Learn restoration tips for mulberry china in this free video lesson on collecting antiques.
Learn about tableware shapes in mulberry china in this free video lesson on collecting antiques.
Learn about collecting cups and saucers in mulberry china in this free video lesson on collecting antiques.
Learn about the prices of mulberry china in this free video lesson on collecting antiques.
Learn about books on mulberry china in this free video lesson on collecting antiques.
Learn where to collect mulberry china in this free video lesson on collecting antiques.
Learn how to display collections of mulberry china in this free video lesson on collecting antiques.
Learn about tableware shapes of mulberry china in this free video lesson on collecting antiques.
Learn about the prices of mulberry china in this free video lesson on collecting antiques.
Learn about the prices of mulberry china in this free video lesson on collecting antiques.
Mulberry china is earthenware china made from the mulberry bush, a process which resulted in a wide variety of dark colors at the time it was manufactured as well as from different degrees of fading and aging. This variety of china was principally manufactured from the 1820s to the 1850s in the Staffordshire district of England. It was very popular at that time and used as everyday tableware during that period. Mulberry china tends to be heavier that other varieties of China from the same era, such as historic blue. A wide variety of patterns are sought after by dedicated collectors.
In this series of free collectors videos, our antiquing expert discusses the history of this type of china and explains what qualities determine the value of a piece of mulberry china. She tells you how to evaluate damage and how this damage affects the market price of different tableware items such as cups, saucers and plates. Our expert also gives you tips on how to become a successful collector and tells you what books to read in order to find out more information on collecting mulberry china.
Sue Shea Sue Shea has been dealing in antiques since 1979, and has her own shop, Shea Antiques, located in Shelburne Falls, MA. Her passion is early American 18th & 19th century antique country furnishings. Her collection is housed in a mid-19th century carriage house off the Mohawk Trail in Western Massachusetts. Her shop is open on weekends and by appointment. She also does estate appraisals. www.SheaAntique.comdkdk
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