Collecting Ceramics/Glass

Colorful Fiesta tableware from Newell, West Virginia creates a wonderful mix and match setting for casual meals.

Nov 9, 2009 - Kathleen Airdrie

Want to know how fine glassware is made? Why not visit Georgian Crystal's Tutbury Factory where the whole process is on view.

Sep 8, 2009 - Christine Fadhley

Blue Mountain Pottery was in business from 1947 to 2004 and created many unique and one of a kind decorative sculptures.

Aug 31, 2009 - Lauren Flanagan

Blue Ridge pottery values rise as fewer pieces reach the antique and collectible market. Brightly colored hand painted folk art dinnerware follows a distinctive look.

Jul 15, 2009 - Kathryn Hedderig

Meissen, Germany, has been the center of manufacture of porcelain figurines and tableware since the early 18th century and genuine pieces are now prized collector items.

Jul 10, 2009 - Lyda Phillips

From the first eight "glasse-men" who came to America in 1608 to the dozens of skilled craftsmen who were making glass in 1776, glassmakers never gave up their quest.

Jul 10, 2009 - Marie Brannon

Collector Jeffrey Snyder shares the history of a blue and white collectible earthenware called Flow Blue, and what to look for when buying these beautiful pieces.

Mar 18, 2009 - Michael Vyskocil

Most West German pottery is marked only with numbers and the country, which complicates attributions. Still, there are some things those markings can tell.

Feb 4, 2009 - Forrest Poston

The term fat lava has caught on with collectors, but its use and misuse is causing confusion. This essay discusses fat lava, drip, and volcanic glazes.

Feb 1, 2009 - Forrest Poston

West German pottery is a hot new collecting field, but information is still hard to come by. This article is an introduction to the field and the first in a series.

Feb 1, 2009 - Forrest Poston

Charles Walter Clewell's award-winning pottery is extremely unique, easily identified, and quite valuable.

Jan 29, 2009 - Kim Kenney

Charles Walter Clewell made a unique form of bronzework pottery that was known all over the world.

Jan 29, 2009 - Kim Kenney

Shipping glass and pottery requires the proper materials and an attention to details. A shoddy job results in a package that rattles on delivery, and that's a bad thing.

Jan 5, 2009 - Forrest Poston

McCoy, Roseville and Hull are familiar names in American pottery. These three Ohio-based companies produced quality pieces that are in big demand today as collectibles.

Dec 12, 2008 - Vickie Britton

Christmas ornaments were first made by Americans during the 1940s, creating their own distinctive style of tree decorations.

Nov 24, 2008 - Martha R. Gore

In 1770, when Philadelphia was the second richest city in the British Empire, status meant American-made silver and cabinetry. But fine china still had to be imported.

Nov 15, 2008 - Regina Kolbe

Many kinds of antique and collectible glassware such as carnival glass can be found at garage sales, flea markets and antique shops.

Nov 2, 2008 - Vickie Britton

In 2009 Denby Potteries in Derbyshire UK will celebrate 200 years in pottery manufacturing. They announce their plans for celebrating this landmark year.

Jul 25, 2008 - Christine Fadhley