November 5, 2011
by Aidan@Potsandpots
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West German Pottery is not always just about how it looks – many of the items have practical uses. This should hopefully be the first of a series of “WGP Practical Use” posts. The criteria for entries is West German … Continue reading
November 3, 2011
by Aidan@Potsandpots
Comments Off on WGP Spotted (3) – “Red Dwarf” TV Show
Red Dwarf is a science fiction sitcom which was first broadcast in 1988, each episode is 30 minutes long. During an episode called Legion (Season 6 Episode 2) broadcast on 14th October 1993, Kryten smashes a Scheurich vase over the … Continue reading
November 2, 2011
by Aidan@Potsandpots
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This is the second installment of the West German Pottery price trend analysis. The aim is to monitor the changing value of West German pottery through analysis of UK eBay sales. The intention is that this will provide a barometer … Continue reading
October 30, 2011
by Aidan@Potsandpots
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The UK TV show Bargain Hunt is a competition between two pairs of amateur collectors. Each pair is given £300 to spend, they are taken to a location (usually a large collectors/antique fair) and set free with an expert and … Continue reading
October 27, 2011
by Aidan@Potsandpots
Comments Off on WGP Spotted (1) – “Mary Gilliatt’s New Guide to Decorating” Book
This should hopefully be the first of a series of “WGP Spotted” posts. The criteria for entries is spotting West German Pottery appearing somewhere it might not normally be expected – for example on a TV show, in a magazine … Continue reading