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 ...

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 ...

It’s mysterious because most pieces aren’t marked and sometimes they’re sold as Vieux Paris or Old Paris. Paris porcelain is often a mystery to collectors. Sometimes it is sold as Vieux Paris or Old ...

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. Antique items worth money could ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you've ever wandered through an antique store, you've undoubtedly seen collections of vintage — mostly blue and white — intricately decorated porcelain dishes, vases, and maybe even tiles. You may ...