QUESTION:   My great grandfather was an officer in the British Army. He owned a chest that has been in our family ever since. The unusual th...

  QUESTION: Recently, while browsing the tables of a local flea market, I discovered a cute little porcelain jug with the name “Old Maryland...

  QUESTION: I first became introduced to little butter dishes, known as butter pats, while browsing tables at a local flea market. Most of ...

  QUESTION: I have an unusual wristwatch that belonged to my great grandfather. According to my father, he wore it while a soldier in World ...

Mark showing pottery name, factory, country, date, and pattern. QUESTION: I go antiquing with a long-time friend. Inevitably, whether we’re...

QUESTION: Ever since I began collecting antiques, I’ve always been fascinated by the beautiful Staffordshire transferware designs on di...

QUESTION: At several antiques shows I’ve attended recently, I noticed some beautifully decorated veneered boxes from the 18th century. At...