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ANTIQUE MALLS

MegaShow!
http://www.glassshow.com/index.html

Depression glass collectors -- now you'll know the true meaning of Paradise!

Glass & Pottery Sellers' Association

TIAS.com

Fine antiques, collectibles, gifts, art and artisans.

To find shops in your area or when traveling, this is an excellent resource.

Antiques World
http://www.antiquesworld.com

Shops, classifieds and more -- a very useful, well-organized resource.

The Antique Appeal
http://www.antiqueappeal.com/

Information and resources for all kinds of antiques and collectibles. Classified ads, discussion forum, antique web links, directory of clubs and newsletters, books titles, show and events calendar and personal web pages.

Whatever you collect, you're sure to find it among these "virtual" shops.


Provided by: Antique News


GLASSWARE

Angela Bowey's Glass Museum
New Zealand
http://www.glass.co.nz/index.htm

E-mail: abowey@clear.net.nz

A "virtual museum" for glass collectors! Articles on crackle glass,, discussions on Davidson's glass and Fostoria vs. Jobling's (the latter both English), plus wonderful color photos, readers' letters, a Glass Club and so many links you'll need a roadmap.

All About Glass - West Virginia Glass Museum

Black Glass - Depression, Elegant and Antique

Blenko Collectors - The Blenko Four & Friends

Blenko Collectors Society

National Cambridge Collectors
http://www.cambridgeglass.org

E-mail: webmaster@cambridgeglass.org

How to join N.C.C., newsletter, latest Cambridge "finds," convention and show dates, useful information for novice and veteran collectors alike.

Candlewick Look-A-Likes & Fakes

David Doty's Carnival Glass Website

Crinkled and Wrinkled Glass

Examples of glassware by Morgantown, Seneca, Anchor Hocking, Bryce and more.

Glass Book Reviews

Recommended reading for collectors and dealers. Additional reviews welcome!

Glass Etch & Pattern Gallery

Great Glass Photo Library

National Imperial Glass Collectors Society

Little Theatre Antiques Centre
http://www.littletheatreantiques.co.uk/

One of the premier antique centres in the North East of England and the founder member of what is now the Antiques Village in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne. Specialties include North East of England pressed glass, furniture, old prints and assorted collectibles.

Gene Florence's Depression Glass Books

Flea Mart Center
Rt. 7
Salisbury, VT
(802) 352-4424
E-mail: fleamart@together.net

Jo McGettrick presides over an assortment of Depression and elegant glassware; Fiesta, Harlequin and other pottery; cookie jars and kitchen items, advertising and posters - "anything collectible." Shop is on Route 7 in Salisbury, VT, near Middlebury College and the ski slopes.

Michele Rosewitz
San Bernardino, CA
E-mail: treerose@juno.com or rosetree@sprintmail.com

Michele has collected glass knives since 1978 and would enjoy helping other collectors learn about them.

Estate of Sidney P. Seligson
http://www.fostoriaamerican.com

c/o Dara Jones
4510 Barbados
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 692-1149
E-mail: zalman18@yahoo.com

In December 1999, Sidney Seligson, the author of "Fostoria American - A Complete Guide," passed away. His family continues to sell copies of his book (3rd edition), an essential reference book for collectors of this popular pattern. Glass is also for sale via the website.

Montano's Antique Glass Repair
http://www.montanosglassrepair.com

P.O. Box 710
Emmett, ID 83617
E-mail: info@montanosglassrepair.com

Wayne Montano expertly repairs glass, and would be happy to accept serious apprentices who want to learn his technique. A true master!

POTTERY & CHINA

Sondra Kalison
Windage Farm Crafts & Collectibles

Fowlersville Road, R.R. 5 Box 453
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(717) 387-8840

Sandy specializes in Homer Laughlin china, but also sells royalty commemoratives and paper collectibles.

The Franciscan Pottery Collector
http://www.gmcb.com

E-mail: 110404@gmcb.com

James Elliot offers a Franciscan pottery discussion forum, newsletter, library and buy-sell-trade ads, plus an extensive online inventory.

German Ceramics Database Project
E-mail: cmarshall@gmx.de or ginfor@earthlink.net

Hall China Collectors
E-mail: hallcollectors@hotmail.com

Originally begun by Marty Kennedy in 1996, this "home away from home" for Hall collectors is now a collaborative effort. It features a history of the Hall China Company, a virtual tour of the pottery, newsletters and clubs, a bulletin board and chat line, teapot ID guide and links to serious collectors.

OhioPottery.com

Information on Gonder, Hull, McCoy, RRPC, Roseville, Shawnee, Watt and Weller potteries.

OhioRiverPottery.com

Basic information on various American dinnerware makers, shapes and patterns.

Old Tyme Collectibles

Information on USA pottery, porcelain and dinnerware -- state by state.

The Lu-Ray Relay
204 South Veitch, #3
Arlington, VA 22204
E-mail: m.forbes@lewin.com

Quarterly newsletter for collectors of Taylor Smith and Taylor's LuRay Pastels and other dinnerware lines. Edited by Moira Forbes; subscription $4.


Vernon Kilns' Plaid Dinnerware
http://www.geocities.com/~vernonplaid

E-mail: vernonplaid@geocities.com


Kevin Souza spotlights the VK plaids of the 1940s-1950s; photos, "wanted" and "trade" lists.


Vernonware
http://www.colling.com

E-mail: tim@colling.com


Tim and Linda Colling offer Vernon Kilns patterns and host an electronic newsletter.

American Pottery Exchange (APX)
http://home.earthlink.net/~bufe/APX/

E-mail: bufe@earthlink.net

Free buy-sell-trade pottery ads...a great resource for those hard-to-finds!

The Antique & Collectible Exchange
http://www.tace.com

This "veteran" online marketplace includes a want list, auction, event calendar, discussion areas and tests for determining old vs. new glass and Bakelite vs. plastic.

Retrospective Modern Designs
Houseware Designs of the '40s, '50s and '60s
http://www.retrospective.net/

E-mail: wiese@pionet.net

A variety of pottery designs by Russel Wright, Ben Seibel and Eva Zeisel, plus Franciscan, Vernon Kilns, Tamac and more.


Maling - The Trademark of Excellence
http://www.geocities.com/rodeodrive/6544

E-mail: david@cello.easynet.co.uk


If you collect British royalty commemoratives, Maling is a familiar name. Those who want to learn more about this pottery will find a wealth of information and photos provided by collector David Holmes in association with Steven Moore. The latter's book, "Maling - The Trademark of Excellence," is just out in a new edition.

North Staffordshire Pottery Industry

History of pottery and potters of Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire, England. Includes information on ceramic marks, symbols and initials; manufacturers, dating, registration numbers and more.

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