Antique China Questions About French Antiques
Posted in Antique Store on 03/26/2011 02:05 am by Ling
Lisa asks…
Antique French Porcelain Clock - where can I find out more about Luneville?
I have inherited an antique French Porcelain clock marked 'Luneville' on the bottom. What should I know about getting it appraised? How can I find out more about the company?
Ling answers:
Luneville is a town in eastern France. They made faience. Faience is usually thought to be tin-glazed eathenware, but in Luneville it is lead glazed. In UK we usually call it majolica.
I haven't seen your clock but it is unlikely to have a porcelain body - far more likely to be majolica.
The pottery factory made the body. Someone else made the clock movement.
Its value depends on the type of clock movement and the style and condition of the body.
Go to eBay. Find the Adolphe Porquier faience inkwell and email the seller with your email address. You'll get a fuller answer that way.
George asks…
Does anyone know what those antique French dishes with words on them, they are like Emma Bridgewater?
I would like to start a collection of English and French dishes that have words on them like the Emma Bridgewater style. I know that they are probably antique but I don't know what they are called are they whiteware, or French whiteware, etc?
Ling answers:
French Whiteware
Thomas asks…
How can I find the manufacturer of a french country antique cabbage rose quilt?
I am looking for the manufacturer of a french chic antique cabbage rose or also known as english rose garden quilt. I have found this quilt on Ebay and Overstock .com. On Overstock .com catalog #10087542. I also have a model #GL-WB0726.
This is a beautiful quilt with an antique tea background. With a romantic French blend of colors including melon rose and pink roses, butter yellow, sage green, rose and a touch or French periwinkle blue. It has several prints consisting of roses, wildflowers, vintage roses, and cabbage roses along with a ticking stripe and garlands of flowers.
I want to find the manufacturer to inquire about purchasing fabric to make window treatments. According to the two vendors I have found to have this item there are none available.
Any help is appreciated,
Pat
Ling answers:
I'm sorry, I couldn't find the manufacturer for you. An alternative is to take samples of the fabric (say, the shams) with you to a quilt shop and try to find something similar, or at least complementary. That style is very similar to some popular fabrics currently available. Check out Hancocks of Paducah, an excellent online quilting and home decorating fabric store. Search or browse through the florals. One designer in particular to check out is Three Sisters by Moda fabrics. They have several lines that have a similar feel. Check out Faded Memories, the Three Sisters Favorite (especially Paris Flea Market), and Seaside Rose. These are just the ones available through Hancocks - also check out eBay for Moda Three Sisters, Gingham Rose, or ask your local quilt shop if they have any of these lines (or similar fabrics).
Good luck - it's a beautiful set.
Ken asks…
Are there any French Antique Desks (for sale) in Canada?
I'd like to get a beautiful french desk with either the legs that curve, or the gold detailing, or the leather on the top, or all of the above. I don't want to buy from the U.S. Is there an antique store that sells that sort of thing? I'm guessing there might be a few such stores in Quebec, but I don't know where to look.
Ling answers:
Go to your local antique store and tell them exactly what you are looking for, if they don't have it, a lot of them have connections so they could either get it for you or could recommend some place from where you can buy it.
Sandy asks…
How much would it cost to install interior french doors with custom jambs?
having antique french doors installed in my house. rough opening is there, but the contractor would need to build custom jambs, move wainscoating, and prime and paint. How much do you think labor will cost total?
Ling answers:
You should plan on paying the same amount for labor as you do for materials.
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