The Collectibles Journal

A complete collector's guide to Royal Albert bone china, covering the history of the factory in Longton, Staffordshire, key patterns including Lady Hamilton and Teddy Bear Tales, how to date pieces using marks, and what to look for when collecting.

A complete collector's guide to Wedgwood, covering the history of the factory, Jasperware colourways and identification, bone china patterns, commemorative and calendar plates, how to date pieces using marks, and what to look for when collecting.

A complete collector's guide to Aynsley bone china, covering the history of the Aynsley factory in Longton, Staffordshire, the key patterns including Pembroke and Cottage Garden, how to date pieces using marks, and what to look for when collecting.

Black Wedgwood Jasperware has a formal, dramatic quality that sets it apart from the familiar Wedgwood blue. This guide covers the history of black Jasperware, the distinction from black basalt, white on black and gold on black pieces, how to identify and date them, and what collectors should look for.

Art glass is one of the most exciting areas of collecting, combining colour, light, weight and technique in objects made to be displayed and appreciated. This guide covers the main types of art glass found in South Africa, how pieces are made, how to identify quality and how to avoid cheap imitations.

Blue Willow is one of the most recognised ceramic patterns in the world, with more than two centuries of history across English transferware, chinoiserie and domestic tableware. This guide covers the origins, design elements, romantic legend, key makers and what collectors should look for.

T.G. Green Cornishware is one of the most loved and collected names in 20th century English domestic ceramics. This guide covers the history of the blue and white striped design, named storage jars, backstamps, condition tips and what collectors should look for.

Beatrix Potter collectables span figurines, nursery ware, giftware and decorative ceramics from makers including Beswick, Royal Albert, Border Fine Arts and Wedgwood. This guide covers the history of Beatrix Potter merchandise, the key makers and what collectors should look for.

Aynsley Pembroke is one of the most recognisable patterns in English fine bone china, with its colourful birds, flowering branches and gold trim. This guide covers the history of Aynsley, the Pembroke design, its production period and what collectors should look for.

Royal Albert's Teddy Bear Tales series brings together fine English bone china, storybook illustration and domestic nostalgia in a form made for display. This guide covers the series, the artwork of Christine Thwaites, and the two plates currently available at Collectibles by Deon.