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

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

QUESTION: I recently came across several pieces of what a dealer called Doulton Burslem Ware at an antique show. I have never heard of thi...

QUESTION: I recently found a large character jug at a local flea market. The dealer said it was old, most likely from the late 19th cent...

QUESTION: My father traveled a lot by plane for his business. He got in the habit of keeping a souvenir from each flight. I now have his...