Category: Antiques
Nippon Porcelain: Marks, Values & Complete Identification Guide
If you’ve inherited a delicate tea set or ornate vase with “Nippon” stamped on the bottom, you’re holding a piece of American import history. Nippon porcelain refers to Japanese-made ceramics exported to the United States between 1891 and 1921, during the era when U.S. customs law required foreign goods to be marked with their country…
Antique Trunk Identification: Complete Guide to Dating, Valuing & Authenticating Vintage Trunks
Understanding Antique Trunk Identification Studies at museum collections have found that antique trunk identification is both an art and a science that requires knowledge of construction methods, materials, hardware styles, and manufacturer markings spanning over 150 years of trunk-making history. This comprehensive guide will teach you how to accurately identify, date, and value antique trunks…
