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How Porcelain Spread in France By : Mitch Johnson
The Royal gave permission to starts the National manufactory of porcelain in France in 1745 and make porcelain in the Saxon style. This is a painted and gilded with human figures, etc.
Some of the Best Still Surviving Furniture By : Mitch Johnson
Many people enjoy and use the furniture and hardly give a thought on how were the woods or the furniture comes into existence. Most of us dont know from which woods these furniture are made. Here we will look into the different kinds of sofas and other furniture.
Famous Places of Porcelain Productions By : Mitch Johnson
In the eighteenth century there were some places like the Derby and Bristol that produces some of the best porcelain wares in those times and are still copied for their styles and designs. Derby produces in the early1745 and in Bristol production started in the year 1748.
About the Antique Makers and Designers By : Mitch Johnson
Do you any antique designers and the cabinet-makers who had made some of the antique pieces that we could see even today. Most of the information about these designers or makers were most of the time very difficult to find. We will know some of these famous designers and makers and something about their works.
The Story of the Stoneware Pottery By : Mitch Johnson
There were many potters whose names could not be recognized due the non-availability or only the availability of their initials which does not help the collectors to identify the makers of some of the masterpieces that had been found in different parts of the world.
The Best of American Furniture By : Mitch Johnson
American furniture are rare to find outside America and they are highly priced because of their rarity they fetch high price for the collectors. There is not much difference in their styles and their designs and decorations from that of the European one.
History of Royal Chairs By : Mitch Johnson
The earliest forms of our common chairs came into use from the sixteenth century. Chairs were only affordable by the royal people and were rarely made for the common man. Many styles and designs have come up since those ages when only the royal and high-class people could afford to have a chair. It is here that you will learn more about the chairs journey.
Advancement of Porcelain Factories By : Mitch Johnson
Many factories that produce quality wares survived till today. They are either run by the descendents of the original founders or the new owners and partners. Some of these factories are Coatport factory, founded by John Rose, Spode - founded by Josiah Spode and the Wedgwood factory, etc.
Continental Porcelain in Continental Style By : Mitch Johnson
There are some differences between the English and the Continental porcelain. They are different in their designs, styles and their paintings, printings and impressions. We will be looking at some these differences below.
Porcelain in Germany - Its Begining and End By : Mitch Johnson
The porcelain produced since 1710 is called Meissen in Germany. Johann Bottger successfully experiments in making a hard red ware, he was able to make a white one and in 1710 the Royal Saxon Manufactory was established.
The Spread of Pottery Styles By : Mitch Johnson
The Dutch not only exported dishes and other domestic wares they also exported the Dutch tiles to England and other European nations. Thus the making tiles became a separate branch of pottery making.
The Best of Austria Porcelain By : Mitch Johnson
There have been no details of the historical records of the porcelain development in Austria. Their manufactories were established with the help of people who ran away from Dresden.
The History of American Pottery By : Mitch Johnson
Many records of the early American pottery do not many evidence to prove their existence, but some of the written names and some pieces of the potteries shows that the American potters were very skilled and artistic.
Pottery in Persia and Neighboring Countries By : Mitch Johnson
The Persians were good potters and well advanced before the European even knew about pottery. Chinese wares were exported to these Persia and Near East countries. Discoveries through many excavations have revealed the beautiful Islamic wares, which were forgotten.
How to Identify the Marked Potteries By : Mitch Johnson
It is very difficult to identify potteries and their maker due to the non-availability of their names or only signature, which are very difficult to identify for the collectors. Wine bottles are one of the easiest one to identify with their dates and names.
Successful History of English Pottery By : Mitch Johnson
We use the pottery products almost everyday in our life. But there are few people who know the history of the pottery and porcelain. Here we will look into the difference of the pottery and the porcelain and try to understand the some of the different aspects of the pottery and porcelain.
The Different Types of Pottery By : Mitch Johnson
The making of pottery progressed with the progress of centuries. There are various types of pottery and coated or painted with different types and styles of decorations. We will see here how pottery has progressed till today.
Tips on How to Identify a Good Potter By : Mitch Johnson
The collectors of different potteries have used the different ways identifying the makers or potters of different potteries and porcelain wares. The changes in the ownership of many factories have also created confusions in identifying the potters. Some places produce the best of porcelain wares and Chelsea was responsible for the most beautiful porcelain material ever made.
History and Types of Porcelain By : Mitch Johnson
Here we will be learning more about the history of porcelain. What are its ingredients, how is it prepared, and what are its uses. Porcelain has become one of the most common wares in the modern days.
The Most Remarkable English Porcelain Factories By : Mitch Johnson
There were many porcelain based factories in England and some of them like the factories operating during the eighteenth century at Chelsea and Worcester were the most consistent in their use of marks. This helped the collectors to identify the original from the fake ones.
The Best Way to Identify the Best Furniture By : Mitch Johnson
Here we will look into how to identify the best ways to recognize the furniture whether they are good or bad and old or new. This can be done through the general appearances, the coloring, construction, etc. All these could help you to identify the best and the worst.
The History of Fake Porcelain Factories By : Mitch Johnson
There were many small factories, which did not, got mentioned in many of the historical evidences that were discovered from different parts of England. But these small factories contributed much to the development and spread of the porcelain wares from the country. Here we are going to see about those small factories of porcelain works.
The Most Remarkable Porcelain in Italy By : Mitch Johnson
The Italians attempted many times to imitate the Chinese porcelain but resulting in only white glass. The first factory in Italy was started in 1720 by Francesco Vezzi, which made hard-paste porcelain varying in colour from white. Some of the rulers patronage the making of the porcelain wares.
Best Wooden Furnitures of Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century By : Mitch Johnson
Some of these products had different origins. Commode, Console table, cradles, cupboards and wardrobes, davenport, desks is some of the types of furniture that we are going to discuss in this page.
The Different Types of Porcelain Potters By : Mitch Johnson
Thomas Turner the founder of the Caughley factory is credited with producing the original version of the favored 'willow-pattern', which was copied on both pottery and porcelain by innumerable other makers, and remains popular today.
Majolica - The Greatest Beauty of Italy By : Mitch Johnson
We will be looking at some of the continental potteries and their patrons who encouraged the development of the potteries in these countries like the Moorish conqueror of Spain. After he left Spain his styles of potteries were still made.
Porcelain Revolution in England By : Mitch Johnson
There were many factories that came up in the late eighteenth and nineteenth century. And some of these factories are still in production like the Royal Worcester Porcelain Company. Most of these factories have closed down long time back, like that of the Longton Hall. Many of the pieces of their wares are still in existence.
Tables and Their Histories By : Mitch Johnson
Usually the oak woods were used to make the dining tables earlier. They were, round, oval or long in shapes and sizes. Different types of woods were used for different types of styles for making the antique furniture that we could see today.
Silver in Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century By : Mitch Johnson
There have been many silver pieces from the past that are unlikely to come up in the open for the public from either museums, churches or private collectors, etc. Refugees coming to England had contributed immensely to the quantities of silvers through their high standards of craftsmanship. The silver metal and their designs have been subjected to different influenced.
Antique Bracelets Information and Caring Tips By : Dave Poon
Since the gold discoveries in the early and mid 1800s, the United States introduced the Cape Diamond Bracelet in the market in the late 1800s. It is considered as one of the most expensive antique jewelries and had to be remounted because of its limited supply.
English Pieces of the Furniture World By : Mitch Johnson
England has a rich collection of antique furniture in its possessions. This is because of its rich historical background. Many of their designs and style were copied and inspired from different countries. Let us have a look at some of the types of tables and from where they got their names.
Some World Wide Famous Clocks By : Mitch Johnson
In early Britain time keeping became very important because of the ships finding problems in locating their position. This made the British clock-making famous world-wide. And clocks as we see some of them still existing in their original forms, put outside for public uses.
Successful Antique Buying By : John Savage
One of the most recognizable Latin expressions is Caveat Emptor, buyer beware.
History, Uses and Value of Silver By : Mitch Johnson
The noble metal as the silver is known has been used in many ways as coins or jewelry. To protect from fraud a system of Hallmarking was first done in London as long ago in the year 1300. Many changes had taken place in the marking history of silver.
Coin Dealer- Get to Know The Secrets By : Brooke Hayles
You must be speculating how a dealer of coins is capable of making so much cash. It actually depends on the collectors and buyers of coins known to the dealer and the money he gains from buying and selling them. The coin dealer gambles in this trade.
Just How Much Are Ancient World Maps Worth? By : MITCHELL HAMPSON
I lately bought an ancient world map at a local yard sale. After a few hours of touring a number of neighborhoods for miscellaneous items to use for decor in my home, I happened upon a relatively unattractive print in a beautiful frame.
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