Thrift store shelves often hide overlooked treasures. Knowing what details to notice can turn an ordinary pottery find into something far more special.

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Think you can spot an antique porcelain plate worth thousands from a pile of thrift store items? One man in Illinois managed to do so at a Goodwill store in a Chicago suburb. "I bought a rare ...

These tried and true methods will help you to determine if that thrift store dinnerware set you found is authentic or a well-made imitation.

Before assuming you've snagged a piece of porcelain from the thrift, pay attention to its composition, feel, and weight to ...

This Worcester Dr. Wall cup and saucer is in the Kakiemon pattern. It’s porcelain and was made around 1785. It sold for $160 at a Neal auction. Experts can identify antique dishes in many unexpected ...

Pop into any antique store in the country and you’ll likely find at least one porcelain doll sitting on a shelf (probably next to the vintage figurines). But how much are these delicate dolls worth?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Finding a genuine treasure among rows of dusty, cheap glass and chipped coffee mugs is the ultimate reward for any thrift store ...