[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] These are four handblown cranberry or ruby glasses. I'm hoping to get an idea of the age and perhaps the country of...
I actually ordered Painted in Blue last night from the Northern Ceramic Society, and I'm sure it will be very useful in future, although I'm...
Thanks for all your input everyone, extremely helpful! Bloey - I was probably wrong to call this faience, there was just something about the...
Hi clutteredcloset, no, the shape name is in lots of books which predate google! It's just a classification for a style which was around circa...
As far as I can tell, it's a name for porcelain objects which imitated items of the time made in silver. For me the main characteristic is a kind...
Hi, [ATTACH] [ATTACH] This lovely old tea jar came in a job lot of blue and white which contained English and Chinese items from the 18th and 19th...
"janetpjohn", the Czechoslovakian set is exactly the same shape, although a different colour scheme, and the understamp is the same, so I guess...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]This little art deco sugar bowl is almost certainly German, 1920's or 1930's. I would like to know the...
What a fabulous teapot! It makes me think of one of the many objects of desire that have got away over the years (i.e. I was outbid) - a...
Thanks Bev, I am on Facebook but hardly ever log in. I'll have a look at that group and maybe join, sounds like a good idea, the more enthusiasts...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hi, I bought this heavy dinner plate at a car boot sale in Bristol some years ago, thought it would be easy to find out about...
Thanks for this, say_it_slowly! Yes, I think there is a distinct advantage to the potter, to be able to leave the unglazed circle, but I would...
I've had this bowl for a few years now, and I love it whatever it is, but I really would like to find out more. I was told that it was in the...
The dedication is to "Monsieur Allegrin", who had lots of positions of authority in Rochefort. I looked him up on Google, and there is a passage...
Here is a view of the base. [ATTACH]
I agree with moreotherstuff that Ireland seems to be the most likely theme, and thanks, SBSVC, for spotting the shamrock, which clinches it in my...
Just after posting I spotted online a Wedgwood jug with similar glaze, and it was described as "Whieldon" glaze. A search for Whieldon glaze...
Hi there, my first problem piece! I've only had this jug a short time, but I'm keen to get started on identifying it. I love the colours; would...
What a wonderful welcome! I can tell this forum is going to be one of my favourite places. I must get started on taking photos of some of my...
Hi, I've just found this forum and it looks like something I've wanted and needed for ages, a place to obtain identification help but also to...
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