As the leaves bud and the flowers bloom, homeowners are seeking out plant containers for spring. Vintage and antique plant containers are a great way to add character and to reference history. Iron urn. This iron urn was imported from France and has a natural patina that can simply not be duplicated. It looks great with plants, fresh flowers, or standing... [Read more...]

For aficionados of antique French Porcelains, factory marks, words and symbols carry much information regarding the value and history of the piece. For example, if you are browsing among fine examples of Limoges pieces and you come across a Limoges with a star bracketed by the words Limoges and France, it is useful to know immediately that this piece was... [Read more...]

The literal definition of the word “antique” is old. You add that word to "collecting" to identify yourself as someone who's in the business of acquiring a design, craftsmanship or style from a bygone era. For beginners who want to start antique collecting, you must have a keen eye to identify, negotiate and bargain for items that suddenly become available... [Read more...]

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