Q.This photo contains an old porcelain canister set from Germany. The set was given to my mother-in-law by a friend who immigrated to the United States. We think the unmarked set is at least 80 years ...

Key Points Fake vintage leather couches won’t be buttery soft or show wear and tear on armrests.Authentic porcelain and glass will have maker’s marks or the name of the brands on them.Fake midcentury ...

Think you can spot an antique porcelain plate worth thousands from a pile of thrift store items? One man in Illinois managed to do so at a Goodwill store in a Chicago suburb. "I bought a rare ...

Whether you enjoy hunting for a good vintage find or just discovered some old boxes from your grandparents in the attic, you could have a few treasures on your hands. Check Out: 7 McDonald’s Toys ...

Q I read your article about porcelain plates (Nov. 23) and was reminded of a set I have in my possession. My husband’s great-great grandfather, a wholesaler of spices in Gothenburg, Sweden, ordered ...

When you hold the 18th-century plate up to a strong light, the white china appears to be light green. Experts can identify antique dishes in many unexpected ways. There are several ways to tell if a ...

Visitors walk past a photo of a Ru Guanyao brush washer bowl from China's Song Dynasty before its auction Hong Kong: A 1,000-year-old bowl from China's Song Dynasty sold at auction for $37.7 million, ...

A millennium-old porcelain craft in north China's Shanxi Province has been pulled back from the brink of extinction and is now poised for a modern renaissance. The techniques for making Honglyucai ...

A quiet Japanese town with a population of less than 20,000, Arita has been responsible for one of Japan’s most prestigious exports since the 17th century. Arita’s obsession with porcelain ware, ...