Titian Studio Pottery Blog

Finding my first piece of Titian Studio pottery ( see original blog ) unearthed my hunter, gatherer instinct. I set about purchasing more of these beautifully crafted pieces. Cordys Auction Catalogue - June 2017 I began scouring Trademe, eBay, op shops and antique shops. Whilst surfing the internet I came across  Cordy's Auction House  in Auckland. Here was an excellent opportunity to purchase a couple of new to me pieces, and begin the slippery slope of emptying my pockets for a good cause. But there was a problem! How on earth would I get over my trepidation of attending my first ever auction? Hubby and I went along to the auction viewing day. There were lots of people looking, pondering and scribbling notes on photocopied auction catalogues. Below are some auction tips for you. - Ask at the office for a free photocopied catalogue, which lists lot names and numbers. - If an item is on a table, you can pick it up. It's your opportunity to check for faults. You might noti...