Decorative Art

It has been estimated there are between 500 and 1000 different types of marble-in-neck mineral water bottles based on the famous 1872 patent by Hiram Codd.

Joan B Mirviss uses Asia Week New York to launch its spring exhibition Six Celestials, featuring works by modern artists who laid the groundwork for contemporary Japanese clay work.

From 1897, when he joined Daum in Nancy, until his death in 1937, Henri Bergé was one of the leading designers at the firm.

A new design and antiques venture will debut at the Bath Decorative Antiques Fair with a Grand Tour– inspired selection that includes a pair of hand-carved marble obelisks with striking malachite detailing.

A new sale for the ceramics and glass department at Henry Aldridge & Son in Devizes is coming soon.

Extensive contents of Cumbrian castle take three days to sell in North Yorkshire auction

Of all the many subjects painted by Harry Davis (1885-1970) during his long and celebrated tenure at the Royal Worcester factory, among the rarest and most desirable are polar bears in an Arctic landscape.

From the 1770s Portobello was one of the main centres of industrial ceramic production in Scotland.

So much silver has sold based solely on melt value of late. One wonders exactly how many decent antiques and collectables will have been lost once the bubble has deflated.

Collector’s diligence and resolve pay off as he tracks down the crucial evidence

Dealer from a Cotswolds family business acquired English tin glazed earthenware as a personal interest

A look at recent book releases, including a work bringing to life Pilkington’s company driving force William Burton

This Meissen plate painted with a view of Delft was among the contents of Lamb Close House sold by Mellors & Kirk in Nottingham on February 11.

Latest sale of props from renowned company features several surprises such as Spanish revivalist chairs

Although he chose to work as a freelancer from a small home studio in Luton, Leslie Harradine (1887-1965) provided a regular supply of figures to Royal Doulton for almost 40 years.

From huge sharks to chocolate pots, The Decorative Fair offered a tempting range to suit all tastes

Two lots of antique English silver trounced their estimates on the same day at New York state auction houses located less than 30 miles apart.