whatsitworth | January 25, 2013
I am sending some photos of two small ornaments that belonged to my uncle for as long as I can remember. Uncle George died in 2003, he was about 83. These little horses survived south London during World War II (as did the rest of us), and a number of moves after that. By the [...]
whatsitworth | January 23, 2013
I found this hippo (3″ tall, 5″ long and 3″ tall) at a garage sale years ago and have always been curious as to its origin and value. The bottom is marked “Made in Italy.” What a charming little planter! Italy has a history of producing fine porcelain extending back to the Medicis in the [...]
whatsitworth | February 24, 2012
I have a question about a platter I inherited. It is made of ceramic and is 10 inches in diameter. The front is decorated with three fish and the bottom is signed. My aunt and uncle were devout Catholics so I’m wondering if this piece was from a church. I never thought of it that [...]
whatsitworth | November 21, 2011
Michaan’s specialists recently held an appraisal event as a fundraiser for the Carmel Art Association. We always see unusual and lovely things when we’re there but I was floored when this zoomorphic piece of pottery landed on my table. The outer sections are veined and scattered with what looks to be small barnacles; the inner [...]
whatsitworth | December 27, 2010
I bought this vase at a thrift store because I like the color. I think I paid less than five dollars for it. I was recently watching Antiques Roadshow and saw someone talking about some high prices for American pottery. He did not have anything like mine. It is 8” high and on the bottom [...]
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