The Collectibles Journal

A practical collector's guide to Oriental ceramics: covering blue and white Chinese export porcelain, Famille Rose, Imari ware, Chinoiserie, and Japanese ceramics, with advice on what to look for and how these pieces arrived in South Africa.

A complete collector's guide to Carnival Glass: its history, how the iridescent effect is achieved, the key American and European makers, colour rarity, and what to look for when buying.

A practical authentication guide for Royal Doulton figurines, covering how to read HN numbers and backstamps, what the bone china body should look and feel like, how to identify reproductions, and which published references to use.

A complete collector's guide to Belleek Irish porcelain, covering the history of the Belleek Pottery, how to date pieces using the numbered mark system, the basket weave and shamrock patterns, and what to look for when collecting.

Safe, practical guidance on cleaning antique ceramics, bone china, figurines, transferware, and glassware without causing damage to gilding, enamel colours, restored areas, or delicate applied decoration.

Practical, room-by-room advice on how to display a figurine collection effectively, covering shelving options, cabinet choices, lighting, grouping by maker or theme, and protecting pieces from dust, UV light, and accidental damage.

A clear, factual explanation of the difference between bone china, porcelain, stoneware, and earthenware, covering composition, firing temperature, translucency, and how to identify each type. Essential reading for collectors of British and European ceramics.

A practical guide to dating antique ceramics using maker's marks, backstamps, registration diamonds, country of origin marks, and other physical clues. Covers British, European, and South African pottery with verifiable dating indicators.

Practical, room-by-room advice on how to style vintage ceramics, glassware, figurines, and South African pottery in a modern South African home, with tips on grouping, colour, scale, and lighting.

A practical beginner's guide to valuing antiques in South Africa, covering maker's marks, condition assessment, auction benchmarks, specialist references, and the difference between insurance value, auction estimate, and retail price.