French Ceramic Pot

Q: I would like to get some history, information, and value about this piece. It pictures a rural scene with cows and the words “Jourdan, No. 15, Rue de la Paix, a Paris.” The mark includes “Lebeuf Milliet & Co.” and “Creil & Montereau.” I can’t seem to find anything. A: Creil and Montereau are […]

Collectible Pot Lids: Graphics and Colors Are Key

Pot lids are the covers of small ceramic containers that used to hold salves, balms, hair gels, shaving and cold creams. They were made from the 1840s to the 1910s, originally in England, and later in America. A recent Glass Works auction in Pennsylvania featured about 35 American pot lids. Prices ranged from $144 for […]