A detailed, research-driven examination of the Spanish mantilla comb (peineta), focusing on form, materials, historical development, and collector considerations, with contextual reference to a late 19th century faux tortoiseshell example.
A detailed overview of Bohemian glass, covering its rise as a European glassmaking center, technical innovations, major and minor makers, stylistic evolution, and how to evaluate and price pieces today.
This article explores Royal Worcester's role in the Aesthetic Movement, highlighting sculptural mask spout ewers, hand-painted porcelain, and Victorian decorative innovation in late 19th century England.
An in-depth look at George Grosz’s Cape Cod years and how exile transformed one of the twentieth century’s most complex modernists.
A narrative history of Die Graphischen Kuenste, the influential Austrian print journal and portfolio series of the 20th century, including its Secessionist phase, ateliers, printers, institutional recognition, and market perspective.
This page serves as the central reference hub for *The Magazine Antiques* on 1‑Antiques. Our collection includes numerous original issues spanning multiple decades, each representing a unique snapshot of American collecting, decorative arts scholarship, and curatorial commentary. This newly expanded and authoritative article integrates the editorial history of the magazine with our product inventory, creating a unified resource for collectors, researchers, and enthusiasts.
Hull Pottery stands as one of America’s most beloved mid-century art pottery manufacturers. To illustrate the variety and craftsmanship of Hull’s output, this article now includes two live examples from the 1‑Antiques collection: - Vintage Hull Pottery Art Vase in the Wild Flowers pattern - Vintage Hull Pottery Cornucopia Pair These pieces demonstrate the aesthetic range Hull achieved across floral matte pastels and sculptural forms
Pisgah Forest Pottery is a distinctive chapter in American art pottery, known for its rich turquoise glazes, sculptural forms, and mid-century Southern craftsmanship. This article explores its history, identifying traits, collecting considerations, and includes a representative 1950 turquoise vase example.
Rosewood has been one of the most coveted woods in the decorative arts, from Regency furniture and Victorian tea caddies to fine instruments and mid-century carvings. This article explains the three primary rosewood species—Brazilian, Indian, and African—how to tell them apart, why Brazilian rosewood became legendary, and where collectors can expect to find rosewood today.
A collector’s guide to Delftware (Delft Blue): a concise history from 17th‑century Dutch faience to modern Royal Delft; how Delftware is made; identification tips and maker marks; key forms sought by collectors (chargers, tulipieres, garnitures, apothecary jars, tiles); value drivers and general price bands; and clear distinctions between Delftware and other blue‑and‑white wares such as Chinese porcelain and English transferware.
