Rookwood
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Maria Longworth Nichols, one of America's first female entrepreneurs in china painting formed the 'Rookwood Pottery Company' with a goal to make and market art pottery. 'Rookwood' received a gold medal in 1889 at the World's Fair in Paris and the company is famous for its high quality where no two pieces are exactly alike and the earliest are some of the most desirable pieces.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2004
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The celebrity collector: Olivia Hussey
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Olivia Hussey is a spiritual lady and has a collection of about 70 spiritual statues in her home. Her extensive collection of statues depicts religious figures like Buddha, Ganesh, Krishna, Quan Ying and Lakshmi.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2003
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Collectors fright fraud
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Collectors of various antique items are facing problems of various frauds. Tips regarding identifying various original antique items are mentioned.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2004
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