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Oct 27, 2026

Fine China Valuation by Peter Holland: Expert Opinion Since 2006

Get a fine china valuation from Peter Holland: a free treasure-or-trash verdict from your photos, then signed written reports from $25 within 48 hours

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Oct 27, 2026

Antique China Values: Is Your Old China Worth Anything

Is your old china worth anything? The clues that mean money, what's usually worth little, real sold prices, and antique china values explained simply

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Oct 15, 2026

FINE CHINA, FIGURINES, CLAY SCULPTURE & POTTERY MARKS,

Fine china stay around a long time. We humans don't. Who made your antique china? And how future antiques are made - That's my website. Join me. It's fun.

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Oct 15, 2026

Value of Antiques: Score It, Research It, Know What It's Worth

Learn the value of antiques like a dealer: tick my 7 boxes, compare real auction results, then check sold prices yourself. Free first opinion too.

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Oct 12, 2026

Crown over 'A' pottery mark Query

Crown over 'A' Pottery Mark Query:- When clearing out my mother-in-law's house (she moved into a residential home) I found a figurine of a young peasant

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Oct 12, 2026

Unidentified coat of arms pottery mark with two lions rampant

Unidentified coat of arms pottery mark with two lions rampant:- I've been clearing out my mother's house and have found lots of 'bits and bobs' that she

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Oct 12, 2026

Porcelain Mark Query - Crown over S

Porcelain Mark Query - Crown over S:- Hello, I have a pair of blue, white and gold porcelain figurines standing about 5 inches tall. She is carrying

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Oct 08, 2026

Cabinet Tea Set with no pottery mark apart from "FOREIGN"

Cabinet Tea Set with no pottery mark apart from FOREIGN:- Hi to everyone at this fabulous website, please help...... My mum gave me the coffee set that

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Oct 08, 2026

German 'Crown Mark with N' Porcelain Mark - A J. Uffrecht & Co Figurine?

German 'Crown Mark with N' Porcelain Mark - Uffrecht Figurine query:- Hello, I have a question about this very elegant German figurine. She looks to

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Dec 15, 2025

Master Clay Sculpting: The Process From Concept to Composition

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Master the clay sculpting process from concept to composition. See the structural discipline that creates lasting, high-value collectible art for manufacturers

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Dec 15, 2025

What is Porcelain? The Ultimate Guide by Sculptor, Peter Holland

Exactly what is porcelain to master sculptor Peter Holland? Its unique properties, history, its different forms, is why "white gold" is more than just a ceramic.

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Dec 14, 2025

Where to Buy Clay Sculpting Supplies - Trusted Suppliers Guide

Find quality clay sculpting supplies from expert-vetted UK and US suppliers. Tools, ceramic clay, kilns, and in-person advice for beginners to professionals.

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Dec 12, 2025

Clay Sculpture Detailing Techniques By Master Ceramic Sculptor

Clay sculpture detailing & finishing techniques; how we make clay figures so neat and perfect. Part 3 of the 'sculpt from clay' for bone china production series

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Dec 12, 2025

How To Sculpt Faces in Clay

How to sculpt faces in clay is one of the most frequently asked questions. This article attempt to de-mystify.

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Dec 12, 2025

3 Types of Clay for Sculpting Figures: Ceramic, Plasteline, & Polymer

Discover the best clay for sculpting figures and figurines. Expert guide covers ceramic (water-based), plasteline (oil-based), and polymer (oven-bake) mediums

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Dec 11, 2025

Clay Sculpting Tools Guide: From Essential to Master Tools

Discover the best clay sculpting tools to use, from beginner essentials to master-level model sculpting tools, with pro tips for figurative and ceramic sculpture

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Dec 09, 2025

Master Clay Sculpture Techniques for Factory Production

How professional master clay sculpture techniques translate to factory production - Peter Holland lays it all out simply

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Dec 06, 2025

How is Bone China Made? A Master Sculptor’s Guide

How is bone china made? Curious about the craftsmanship? Here's a master sculptor's guide to both collecting & sculpting and what makes each piece so special.

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Dec 06, 2025

What Is Fine China? What the Term Means to Collectors and Makers

What is fine china? Discover what makes china truly "fine"; beyond material to craftsmanship, prestige & value. Top makers; what separates 'fine' from ordinary.

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