http://www.perfectpieces.co.uk/blog Antiques & Collectable British Pottery News Thu, 08 May 2008 15:14:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've just spotted this Pilkingtons Royal Lancastrian lustre lidded bowl on eBay. It is an extremely finely-decorated piece by Gladwys Rodgers, one of the most collectable of the Royal Lancastrian artists. Royal Lancastrian lustre wares are quite often worn or may have cracks, hairlines or crazing. Their thin bodies and ... http://www.perfectpieces.co.uk/blog/ebay/stunning-pilkingtons-royal-lancastrian-lidded-bowl/ Some of my favourite pieces of Troika pottery are the early and unusual smooth glazed sculptural wares in white. Simple in design and decoration yet strangely appealing. At the time only the smaller pieces from this range proved popular with collectors, along with the ever popular textured range. The larger ... http://www.perfectpieces.co.uk/blog/ebay/smooth-glazed-troika-wares-up-for-grabs/ This piece of Moorcroft Pomegranate is a rather nice and attractive shape, with looped handles at the top of a fluted vase. Not only does it have this stunning pattern on the outside of the vase, but the inner rim has also been carefully decorated. Moorcroft is a quality pottery still ... http://www.perfectpieces.co.uk/blog/ebay/moorcroft-pomegranate/ I have just spotted a PenDelfin Cyril Squirrel on eBay. Cyril Squirrel was designed by Doreen Noel Roberts and only produced for around two years from c1963-1965. I always advise people to be careful when buying off eBay. Be sure to ask the seller any questions before you bid and check ... http://www.perfectpieces.co.uk/blog/ebay/poorly-pendelfin-cyril-squirrelin-need-of-a-new-home/ This month's Antiques Info magazine includes a feature article on the current state of the PenDelfin market - along with a full three pages of captioned photographs! You may recognise a few of these photographs - they were all provided by Perfect Pieces. The article itself was written by the other ... http://www.perfectpieces.co.uk/blog/magazines/pendelfin-market-feature-in-antiques-info-magazine/ The earlier pieces of Troika are among my favourite, especially those in the dark oxide or bronze glazes. It's a special area for Troika collectors some staying well clear of these darker more unusual pieces and some collecting them with a passion. The Troika D-plate, such as this one, offers an ... http://www.perfectpieces.co.uk/blog/ebay/striking-troika-pottery-d-plate-beats-round-ones/ Following on from my recent post about eBay Australia forcing its users to use PayPal, it seems that eBay's users aren't the only people who are unhappy about this decision. eBay Australia is being investigated by the Australian Competition Commission to see if it is abusing its near-monopoly position in the ... http://www.perfectpieces.co.uk/blog/ebay/ebay-australia-investigated-over-paypal-decision/ Some of the Snowman figurines and Snowman China made by Royal Doulton are highly collectable. I've just spotted the very rare Salt & Pepper shakers on eBay - one has the Lady Snowman on and the other has the gentleman Snowman. Quite simple in design but beautifully decorated this set ... http://www.perfectpieces.co.uk/blog/ebay/snowman-salt-pepper-royal-doulton/ eBay Australia will be banning all payment methods other than PayPal and cash on delivery from June 17th, it has emerged. The changes are supposedly aimed at preventing fraudulent and problem transactions but have widely been seen as a way of generating more income for eBay, who own PayPal. PayPal fees can ... http://www.perfectpieces.co.uk/blog/ebay/ebay-force-users-in-australia-to-paypal/ Derbyshire-based Denby Pottery has just been voted the 'Tabletop Supplier of the Year' for the second year running. The award, given by retail organisation AIS, is based on feedback from tableware retailers and takes into account the support and service provided them by Denby over the last year. The pottery has ... http://www.perfectpieces.co.uk/blog/denby-pottery/denby-pottery-bags-two-awards/