Delight in Blue and White - Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal

Delight in Blue and White Wall Street Journal By JULIE LASKY Julie Lasky presents a guide to shopping for Delftware, a porcelain that dates from the 17th-century. Photo: Christie's. Just like windmills and stair-stepped rooflines, Delftware is a symbol—let's face it, a cliché—of the Netherlands.

This Old Thing: Calgary artist's painting valued at $2500 - Waterloo Record

This Old Thing: Calgary artist's painting valued at $2500 Waterloo Record The maker's marks are an artist's palette, a large letter in a circle and the word “Belleek.” Also, “L SMYTH GREER TORONTO 1915” is painted on the bottom. A. The motif on your porcelain bowl is a nice example of the style of decoration created by ... and more »

Nightlife Agenda: Dubstep and Hopslam - Washington Post (blog)

Nightlife Agenda: Dubstep and Hopslam Washington Post (blog) Middle act Porcelain Raft is garnering buzz for a similar sound. But opener Bleached is our pick to steal the show. The band is fronted by sisters Jennifer and Jessica Clavin, formerly of punk rabblerousers Mika Miko. Their new venture slows down the ...

Snuff box, children's books, tin clowns: Attic Finds - Plain Dealer

Plain Dealer

Snuff box, children's books, tin clowns: Attic Finds Plain Dealer There are tiny nail marks on the sole and heel and a carving that might be ivory. I would appreciate any information about the history and value. -- William I. Bauer, MD, Chagrin Falls The habit of taking snuff was widespread throughout Europe, ...

Treasures: Meakin set has high replacement value, low sale - The Seattle Times

Treasures: Meakin set has high replacement value, low sale The Seattle Times We found a reference that some Meakin Genoa pattern pieces are marked with the design registry number "410020,"which indicates that the pattern was registered with the English patent office around 1904 or 1905. "Genoa" is most commonly found in green, ... and more »