Many of the artifacts you find here were created during the Arts and Crafts Era, particularly the metal items. In addition, you will find finely crafted collectibles from later eras up to late 1930's. The Etc. items you will find are quality collectibles that do not fit in the pottery or metal categories.

All art pottery is in factory mint condition unless stated otherwise in the description of the item. Since you are buying on-line and cannot physically inspect the item prior to purchase, I believe it is important to advise you of conditions such as crazing, glaze skips, glaze pops even though they existed at the time the pot left the factory.

Many pottery lines have certain flaws associated with the line. Fulper often has glaze pops. Cream colored wares typically have visible crazing. Lines like McCoy and Zanesville often have glaze skips and glaze pops.

Metal shows age much more than pottery. It is very rare that you will find a metal piece that does not show the effects of time. Metal scratches, bends and dents. So, with the metal items you find here, expect some signs of wear, generally very light rubs, scratches or deterioration of a patina. Again, expect to find the problems affecting value to be mentioned.

- Charlie Wollitz