Tips On Vintage Pottery Collecting

By Lila Barry


For a dazzling work of art that the mind predates can sometimes be far beyond one's innate creative ability, collecting simply becomes the critical juncture for an enthusiast that fails to achieve what his has mind conceived. Like the Redwing pottery. As finely-detailed as this ceramic work of art is, just a fraction of the world simply has the ability to produce perfect epitomes of clay-based masterpieces. And in Minnesota, there lies the city of Red Wing, dubbed the key player in the pottery industry of the country.

Established around the 1870s, Red Wing was then the center of the production of stoneware and dinnerware items. With the impressive finishing touches of these ceramic pieces, ordinary items manufactured in the city rose to fame while they became priceless collectibles that year forward. Now, several of avid collectors look for something that perfectly fill in the vintage collections they seem to lack.

Finding great antique collections is not easy. Fake replicas are hawked everywhere. It needs a censorious eye to detect an original and a porcelain emblem with the company name but is simply not. With the elaborate work of a copycat, believe it or not, even veteran collectors sometimes get fooled. But whether or not you are searching for a vintage pottery, these meaningful tips can help you get started.

Study the bare facts. Ceramics of Red Wing are distinguishable through the distinct house-marks they have. These can be a stamp or a logo found at the bottom. The pottery groups of the city are regrouped into four with their own house-marks. You, therefore, need to learn about these in order to make this search less daunting.

Consider buying a Red Wing collector's guide. Reading and browsing relative articles help collectors understand the do's and don'ts. However, it is a bit wiser to have a reference book that the industry recognizes. This can make the search less taxing for sure. Most local bookstores have this. You may also browse over online bookshops for this.

Ask the experts. The Red Wing Collectors Society can help other collectors identify the right shop to look for not just in the city but also in other regions. A quick personal chat with a member enables a collector to track down antiquities good enough for his budget.

Contact reliable dealers as a RWCS member identifies. Having known suitable shops to look around, never wait for the following day to call up to double check item availability. You may not be able to have the items you long to acquire when you procrastinate.

Go to an esteemed auction house. Check with the organizer whether a certificate of authenticity is going to be provided or not. This is for you to make sure the auctioneer is displaying original items, not fake ones.

Look for antique shows. Many non-profit organizations are organizing collectible shows each month. A Redwing pottery piece is expected to be present in most antique shows or estate auctions. Just do some quick digging to know whether or not it is part of the auction.




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