Expert: Leisha Hiester - 8/20/2009

Question
I have found an old white chipped bowl knocking around, if it didn't say Clarice Cliff on the bottom, it would be binned already.  Anyway, it's plain white, with a chip on the rim and scratched and stained center - can I bin it, or is there a market even for this?

Answer
Traci,
Do you  have a photo of it? I'm not sure about the UK, but in the U.S. beginning collectors may want it. I recall when I first started collecting pottery and porcelain I started with pieces like this and upgraded as I could. I still have a few of them and use them around my home to decorate with. I have one, my favorite that I've filled with dried flowers to cover the 'ratty' spots, as you say. Cheerio! Leisha