Shop the World: Identifying Japanese, English, French, & Italian Collectibles

Want to spot valuable antiques and collectibles from around the world? In this episode, we explore commonly found Japanese ceramics markings, including Noritake, Nippon, and Occupied Japan; we also talk a bit about the always-popular head vases. We then head to England to explore what are currently great selling trends at John's shop: transferware, Blue Willow, and Flow Blue pottery. When we jet to France, it's all about Limoges porcelain. In Italy, we explore Murano glass styles such as Sommerso, Bullicante, and Millefiori. These are pieces we frequently find at estate and garage sales, and we're sure you will too. Train your eyes on these pieces and you'll have an incredibly successful next buying trip.