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Hello there, almost everyone must have heard of Wedgwood, if not Here are some tips about it. Hope you like my collectio...
07/02/2024

Hello there, almost everyone must have heard of Wedgwood, if not Here are some tips about it. Hope you like my collection as well. Let's start with the simple question..

Why is it called the Jasperware?
jasperware, type of fine-grained, unglazed stoneware introduced by the English potter Josiah Wedgwood in 1775 as the result of a long series of experiments aimed at discovering the techniques of porcelain manufacture. Its name derives from the fact that it resembles the natural stone jasper in its hardness.

What is the blue Wedgwood called?

Jasperware, or jasper ware, is a type of pottery first developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s. Usually described as stoneware, it has an unglazed matte "biscuit" finish and is produced in a number of different colours, of which the most common and best known is a pale blue that has become known as "Wedgwood blue".

Is Wedgwood Jasperware worth anything?

Wedgwood Jasperware remains highly prized by collectors and enthusiasts, and the Wedgwood company continues to produce new designs and variations of the classic pottery.

What is the difference between Wedgwood and Jasperware?

It is from the Wedgwood company so the difference is that Wedgwood is a term used to describe the company and all products it produces, while Jasperware is a line of fine stoneware produced by the company

Can you wash Wedgwood Jasperware?

We recommend that you hand-wash your Jasperware in moderately hot water with a mild detergent.

What are the colors of Wedgwood?

White, blue and green were the first to be developed as grounds for cameos and Josiah soon followed with bas reliefs and plaques. Other colours - black, lilac and yellow - soon appeared, along with multi-coloured items, but the blue became world renowned.

What is Wedgwood Queensware?

Wedgwood's enduring appeal among the world's Royal Families and Heads of State began with Queen Charlotte, who ordered a set of cream-colored earthernware. It pleased her so much that Josiah Wedgwood was granted permission to style himself 'Potter to Her Majesty' and call his innovative Creamware 'Queen's Ware'.
When was Wedgwood Queens Ware made?

The first Queen's Ware pottery – the tea set was presented to the palace on the last quarter of 1765. Wedgwood saw the marketing opportunity by showcasing his brand of cream-colored pottery as against his competitors to the public.

Coralene egg shaped tantalus decanter set with 6 shot glasses and decanter. The art work is reverse painted orange overa...
22/01/2024

Coralene egg shaped tantalus decanter set with 6 shot glasses and decanter. The art work is reverse painted orange overall, the hand painted details are of a coralene birds, a cabin, trees and flowers.

Interesting Info on Coralene-

Coralene glass was a Victorian form of decoration on glass. A picture or design was painted onto the glass with "syrupy" enamel paint, and tiny glass balls were applied to this surface, then re-heated so they partially melted into the surface. The result looked a little like the rough surface of coral.

Coralene was first patented in 1883 by Schierholz in Germany, but very soon afterwards was being exported in large volumes from Bohemia and also made in the USA by the Mt Washingon Glass Company in New Bedford. It was sometimes called "Coral beaded" or "Coralene beaded" and various other names. The Mt Washington coralene designs, as well as those from Bohemia, often imitated strands of coral patterned over the glass

Dear followers, today we are going to speak about Spelter and how to take care of it.One might ask, What is Spelter?Spel...
10/01/2024

Dear followers, today we are going to speak about Spelter and how to take care of it.

One might ask, What is Spelter?

Spelter is a zinc–lead alloy that ages to resemble bronze, but is softer and has a lower melting point. The name can also refer to a copper–zinc alloy (a brass) used for brazing, or to pure zinc.
It is an inexpensive alloy that is easily cast and worked, spelter was used from the 1860s in the manufacture of candlesticks, clock cases, tableware, and light fixtures. In the early 20th century, sculptors such as Jacques Limousin used spelter heavily in their manufacture of Art Nouveau and Art Deco figurines and other ornaments.

Spelter is relatively soft and brittle. It can be distinguished from bronze by scratching its patina: untarnished spelter is white, while bronze is yellow.

How do you polish spelter?

Whether your ornaments are bronze or spelter, it's best to keep them away from any moisture to avoid corrosion. When cleaning, dust with a cloth and a very delicate brush - take care not to try to regain the shine by rubbing off the patina, or by using cleaners and abrasives - this will likely lower the item's value! You can, however, occasionally apply a little beeswax polish, with no solvent in it, with a soft cloth to help protect the patination. Spelter is softer and more brittle than bronze and is prone to corrosion. Figures are often thinly cast and fragile so should be held at the most solid part.

I'd like to start posting about one of my personal favourite items, the cranberry glassware.What is Cranberry glass?Cran...
16/12/2023

I'd like to start posting about one of my personal favourite items, the cranberry glassware.

What is Cranberry glass?

Cranberry glass is a red glass made by adding gold salts or colloidal gold to molten glass. It is normally made in craft production due to the high cost of goldand it is typically hand blown or moulded. The glass which became known today as Cranberry was probably first produced in bohemia in the early 18th century, of course at that time was not known as Cranberry but, more correctly as a type of Ruby Glass.

What is the difference between Cranberry glass and Ruby glass?

Gold Ruby Glass is another type of glass made from gold , but its colour is a stronger red because there is more gold chloride in Ruby Glass than cranberry glass. The secret of making red glass was lost for many years and was rediscovered during the 1700s.

* one can see the difference between the cranberry glassware and the Ruby Glassware in the first picture.
Behind : we can see 2 pairs of genuine Ruby glass lusters.
Infront : cranberry glassware having a lighter red / pinkish colour

16/12/2023

What Is an antique?

An antique is an object often defined as atleast 100years old, which means as of the date of this first post, item was made on or before December 1923.

What is the difference between an antique and an antiquity?

Like I said previously, an antique is an item that should at least have 100 years old, an antiquity is an ancient artifact or item dated from the middle ages and earlier. Most but not all antiquities have been recovered by archeology. There is a little or no overlap with antiques, which covers object not generally discovered as a result of archeology at most about 300 years old usually far less.

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