"Uncle Tom's Cabin," a figure group made in 1894 at the J. Eberly & Co., Strasburg, Va. Hand molded by Levi Begerly and Theodore Fleet, the figure is inscribed "From Fisher's Hill Battle Fields, Sept.

Information or research assistance regarding porcelain and pottery marks is frequently requested from the Smithsonian Institution. The following information has been prepared to assist those ...

Ceramics' is a general ... The two main categories are pottery and porcelain. Whatever type you have, it will need the same care and attention. -----Cleaning plates Avoid damaging your antique plates, ...

So it was fascinating to see visitors magnetised by the pure white ceramics shown by Vessel Gallery ... eye-catching decoration referencing Sèvres porcelain from the late 17th and 18th centuries ...

It’s porcelain and was made around 1785. It sold for $160 at a Neal auction. Experts can identify antique dishes in many unexpected ways. There are several ways to tell if a dish is pottery or ...

That said, here’s how you can hunt down imperfections in pottery and porcelain. Caption: Staples were a common — and obvious — means of repairing damaged ceramics in the 19th century.