Blue Willow History and Lore
The Blue Willow pattern may be the most recognizable pattern of china ever produced.
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Love Floats
Finding messages in bottles open windows into the lives of people I never could have met any other way.
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Sherd or Shard?
In general, sherd only refers to pieces or fragments of pottery whereas shard may refer to broken bits of glass, metal, rock, and ceramics.
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Mudlarking: The Mystery of the Thames Garnets
Why are semi-precious gemstones lying on the bottom of the River Thames in London?
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Fascinating Cantonware
A History of Far East Traders, Shipwreck Treasures, and President Washington’s Mount Vernon
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Mermaid Tears & Other Salty Names
Sea glass collectors are familiar with the alternate term for our treasured beach finds, Mermaids’ Tears.
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Mudlarking: Giving New Life to Historic Glass
Collecting the city’s waste for nearly 2,000 years, the River Thames is a great repository of discarded objects, especially glass.
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Mermaid Tales Throughout History
The portrayal of mermaids over the last few hundred years has changed for the better, leaving us with some very enduring tales.
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Privy to History
The beach isn’t the only place to find antique and well preserved glass artifacts.
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The Codd Neck Bottle
The Codd marble bottle was born from the need to keep carbonated drinks from going "flat." Earlier and original Codd bottles, and the marbles foun...
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Mudlarking: Colored Glass & Georgian Bling
In the 18th century, the Georgians definitely loved their bling!
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Mudlarking We Will Go
When my Dad who lives in Chicago came to visit me in London, I took him "mudlarking" (beachcombing) along the River Thames.
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