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"Laurence, " Arts and Crafts Piece with Rabbit by Saturday Evening Girls/Revere
By Saturday Evening Girls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
women. The impressed Paul Revere Pottery mark is evident on the bottom, along with Levine's initials.
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Green Glazed Shepherd's Lunch Holder Pottery with Bowls and Handle
Located in Atlanta, GA
with the land and its rhythms. Each chip, crack, and patina mark on the pottery is a testament to its
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Pottery
H 8.6 in W 6.25 in D 12 in
Art Nouveau Vase Ceramic Dragons 'Jugendstil' Markes on Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nouveau vase with stylized Dragons around the base. Great colors with orange at the neck. The base is marked with number ( 367 ) and inationals ( J B ) It is a big size at 21 1/2" he...
Category
1890s European Jugendstil Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Ceramic
French Silver Mounted Two-Handled Earthenware Soup Crock Pot, Mark of Boin-Tab
Located in New York, NY
A French silver mounted two-handled earthenware soup crock pot.
MARK OF BOIN-TABURET, PARIS
Category
19th Century French Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Earthenware
Pisgah Forest Ginger Jar with Lid, North Carolina Art Studio Pottery, 1930s
By North Carolina Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
condition; it is marked and dated on the bottom with one of the earlier, round marks, "N.C. Pisgah Forest
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
William Moorcroft Vase - Moonlit Blue c1925
By William Moorcroft
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
with stamped MOORCROFT MADE IN ENGLAND marks
Type : Pottery
Size : 18.7cm height, 11.4cm diameter
Category
1920s British Art Nouveau Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Pottery
William Moorcroft Tudric Pewter Mounted Tazza c1915
By William Moorcroft
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
: George V
Marks :The pottery tazza is signed with impressed marks and blue monogram. The pase of the
Category
1910s British Art Nouveau Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Pottery
Arts & Crafts Gold Crackle Glaze Bottle By Sir Edmund Elton
By Sir Edmund Elton
Located in Petworth, GB
crimped top
Raised slip decoration with gold crackle glaze
Sir Edmund Elton
Sunflower Pottery
Painted
Category
1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Pottery
Victorian Wedgwood Majolica Pheasant Plate Reticulated Rim
By Wedgwood
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the Wedgwood pottery. Marks include a factory
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Earthenware
Minton Majolica Chestnut Server
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
, turquoise, brown, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery. Marks include a
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Pottery Marks
Rare Minton Majolica Figure with Baskets
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
: brown, green, yellow, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery. Marks
Category
1860s Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Majolica
Georgian Davenport PAIR of Side Plates in Stork Ptn No 24 Ironstone, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Lewis' "A Collector's History of English Pottery".
The mark on the base of the Plates is Godden's 1183
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Ironstone
Wedgwood Majolica Cow Cheese Keeper
By Wedgwood
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the Wedgwood pottery. Marks include a factory specific date
Category
1870s Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Majolica
Minton Majolica Mallard Game Pie Dish, Liner and Cover
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
marks for the Minton pottery. Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1858.
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Majolica
Victorian Minton Majolica Marine Vase with Merboys
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
, green, cream, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery. Marks include a
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Majolica
Minton Majolica Boy on Boat Dish
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
. The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery. Marks include a factory specific date cipher for
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Majolica
Henry Stacy Marks Minton Aesthetic Movement Pottery Beer Jug
By Henry Stacy Marks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Henry Stacy Marks Minton Aesthetic Movement Pottery Beer Jug
A fine Minton Aesthetic Movement
Category
1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Minton Majolica Hen and Rooster Vases by John Henk
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
marks for the Minton pottery. Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1875. Book
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Earthenware
Japanese Antique Satsuma Pottery Buddhist Monks Vase with Shimazu Crest Mark
By Satsuma
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful Japanese Satsuma pottery studio vase featuring multiple kesa-clad enlightened Buddhist
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
H 11.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique Irish Belleek Porcelain Echinus Tray Centerpiece Black Mark Ireland 1891
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in Dublin, Ireland
early piece.
Base Black Marks BELLEEK Co. FERMANAGH which dates 1891-1926.
Height: (overall as shown
Category
19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
H 15 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Black & White Dutch platter with hand painted details
By Petrus Regout
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
decor was produced between 1856 and 1909.
The pottery mark at the back dates between 1890 and 1950, so
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Other Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Ceramic
Satsuma Japanese Meiji Miniature Enameled Teapot Kozon Mark
By Satsuma
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional Japanese Satsuma miniature spool shaped pottery teapot and cover finely hand
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Small French Pottery Vase Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
Small 19th century Pottery vase Normandy. No maker's mark.
Height / 3 inches.
Category
1890s French Country Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Pottery
Maling Pottery Pail and Cover, Cetem Ware, 1908-1930
Located in Downingtown, PA
sunburst became the pottery's major mark until the mid-1920s. Much was made of the 'china-like' quality of
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Pottery
Antique Lettuce Leaf Platter, Wannopee Pottery, circa 1900
Located in Chappaqua, NY
TRADE "LETTUCE LEAF" MARK. Wannopee Pottery, located in New Milford, CT, manufactured a limited amount
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Antique Bronze Meiji Vase with Fishes and Mark Shobun Jyuhachi, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 19th century Edo Period (1603–1867
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Pottery
Rare Moravian Pottery Works / Mercer Tile Company Low Bowl or Oblong Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
:
Moravian Pottery Works / Mercer Tile Company
Marks:
Unmarked
Measurements:
Width: ca. 11 3/4 in
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Pottery
H 1.5 in W 11.75 in D 6.5 in
Czech Art Deco Bud Vase with Handles, 1918-1920 Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
is signed with Czech pottery dime mark with Czechoslovakia spelled with a hyphen, which dates the
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Ceramic
Indian Bombay Pottery Turquoise Rare Stamp Flower Motif Art India 19th Century
Located in Norfolk, GB
' School of Art Pottery Bombay' mark to the base.
Bombay School of Art Pottery Vase 24cm high x 20cm
Category
1870s Other Art Style Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Clay, Paint, Glaze, Pigment
Antique English Silver Ceramic Blackjack Pitcher Saunders & Shepherd London
By Saunders & Shepherd
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Late Victorian Silver Mounted Ceramic Pottery Blackjack Pitcher
Doulton Lambeth
Category
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Silver
H 7 in W 3.5 in D 5.25 in
Royal Doulton Bowl and Vase from the Arts and Crafts Period
By Royal Doulton
Located in Austin, TX
& Crafts period, set upon a fitted round turned wood base, by the celebrated English pottery firm, Royal
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Wood, Pottery
Delft - Pair of blue, green and orange plates by 'De Paauw' - 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
was the mark of Delft pottery 'De Paauw' 1651-1774
Slightly larger size of 25cm
Very good condition
Category
18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Antique Blue and White Style Dutch Delftware Earthenware Charger, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, and the applied mark of the pottery. Diameter is 23 cm, height is 3.5 cm
Condition
Chips and
Category
17th Century Dutch Ming Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Porcelain
Staffordshire Potteries English Tray with Blue Transferware Decorations
By Clementson Brothers
Located in Prato, Tuscany
British Pottery and Porcelain Mark"). Transferware, which was very fashionable in the Victorian period
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Ceramic
H 0.79 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in
Victorian English Porcelain Tureens Pair Transferware Decoration And Gilt Accent
Located in Prato, Tuscany
of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks. The transferware technique, highly fashionable during the
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Porcelain
H 7.09 in Dm 10.24 in
Delft Blue Table Lamp, Regina Gouda Vase (1960s-1970s) with New Ikat Shade
By Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
) mark, which Regina pottery used after 1935, and proudly displays “Delfts Blauw Made in Holland
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Bohemian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Brass
Coalport for Davis Collamore NY Hand Painted Cup and Saucer, England 1881-1890
By Davis Collamore & Co Ltd. 1, Coalport Porcelain
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
(Encyclopaedia of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks, mark #298-9, p. 157). Additionally, the saucer is marked
Category
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Porcelain
Copeland-Spode English Tray With Blue Transferware Decorations
By Copeland Spode
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Copeland-Spode company in 1914 (see mark no.1079 p.172 of "Encyclopaedia of British Pottery and Porcelain
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century Ashworth Flow Blue Plates
By Ashworth Ironstone
Located in High Point, NC
Ashworth mark. Ashworth pottery was in Hanley in Staffordshire. The plate is in a sepia colored transfer
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Ceramic
Large English Deep Serving Dish
Located in Wilson, NC
. Floral and leaf designs throughout. The incised mark is Victoria Pottery.
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Porcelain
First Period Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain Teapot Stand Fisherman Ptn, Circa 1775
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
& 693 of Geoffrey Godden's Encyclopedia of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks.
Category
18th Century British George III Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Porcelain
H 0.75 in W 5.75 in D 5.25 in
Minton Majolica Landscape Scene Wall Plate by Edouard Rischgitz
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
, green, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery. Bears makers marks
Category
1860s Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Majolica
Antique Golf Plate, Royal Winton, Golf Language
By Royal Winton
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Winton Pottery With Golf Design.
A Wonderful Golf Plate by Royal Winton, Stoke on Trent pottery
Category
1910s English Sporting Art Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Pair of English Brass and Porcelain Candlesticks Victorian, 1870
Located in London, GB
10.4cm / 4.1 inches.
The English pottery diamond mark means that the candlesticks were registered on
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Brass
Georgian Davenport Very Large Plate ironstone in Stork Pattern No 24, Circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
' "A Collector's History of English Pottery".
The mark on the base of the Plate or Platter is
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Ironstone
Art Deco Einar Dragsted Denmark Hand Wrought & Hammered Pewter Cocktail Shaker
By Einar Dragsted
Located in St. Louis, MO
& Crafts of Grueby Pottery.
Stamped with early mark to the bottom. Slight indent to top, due to someone
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Pewter
H 9 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Late 18th Century Terre De Namur Core Piece, Coffee Tee & Milk, Belgium
Located in Vienna, AT
European mainland, whereby the traditional continental forms were retained in the design. This pottery
Category
Late 18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Porcelain
H 13.78 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Ceramic Pticher by Ciboure Pottery, France, circa 1925
By Ciboure
Located in New York, NY
Vilotte, one of the
founders of the Ciboure pottery works.
Stamped with foundry mark: VE CIBOURE.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Majolica Pictorial Pitcher with Pewter Lid
By Wedgwood
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Wedgwood pottery. Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1867.
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Earthenware
Staffordshire Walton Scroll Mark Pearlware Figure Group Titled Tenderness
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
Pearlware pottery figure titled Tenderness modeled with large leaf bocage and marked on the reverse
Category
1820s English Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Rare Jugendstil pottery "Sitting Woman" by Eduard Klablena
By Eduard Klablena
Located in Vienna, AT
Sitting Woman
White pottery, polychrome glaze
Marks: AUSTRIA, LANG/ENZERS/DORF, painter's
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Pottery Marks
Rare pottery "Pink Parrot" by Eduard Klablena, ca. 1911
Located in Vienna, AT
pottery, pink and black glaze
Mark: monogram EK
Exhibited at: Winter Exhibition of the Austrian Museum
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Pottery Marks
Rare Jugendstil pottery "Lady with Face Mask" by Bertold Löffler
By Wiener Keramik Werkstätte, Berthold Löffler
Located in Vienna, AT
pottery, polychrome glaze
Mark: WK
Lit.: cf Elisabeth Frottier, Michael Powolny, Vienna 1990, ill. on
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Pottery Marks
19th Century Royal Staffordshire Large Cup and Saucer
By Arthur Wilkinson, Royal Staffordshire Ceramics 1
Located in London, GB
A large cup and saucer stamped with makers mark. Royal Staffordshire Pottery, Burslem England
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Pottery
Blue and white chinoiserie charger Delft, 1691-1724 The Metal Pot pottery
By Delft
Located in ROSSUM, GE
Blue and white chinoiserie dish Delft, 1691-1724
The Metal Pot pottery
Mark: LVE, period of
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Little Standing Rooster by Eduard Klablena, 1916-1918
By Eduard Klablena
Located in Vienna, AT
Little standing rooster, 1916-1918.
WW model number 998.
White pottery, polychrome glaze.
Mark
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Pottery Marks
A blue and white chinoiserie bowl, circa 1760 The Porcelain Axe pottery
By Delft
Located in ROSSUM, GE
A blue and white chinoiserie bowl Delft, circa 1760
The Porcelain Axe pottery Mark: an axe
The
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
H 2.96 in W 10.04 in D 12.41 in
Delft Blue and white marriage plate dated 1762 The Fortune pottery
By Delft
Located in ROSSUM, GE
Blue and white marriage plate
Delft, dated 1762
The Fortune pottery
Mark: I.H.F., period of widow
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Mintons Impressed Mark Pottery Garden Seat in Secessionist Style
By Minton
Located in London, GB
An antique Mintons impressed mark pottery hexagonal garden seat with a floral design on each panel
Category
1890s English Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Pottery
Polychrome and gilded chinoiserie plate, Delft, 1701-1722 The Greek A pottery
By Delft
Located in ROSSUM, GE
Polychrome and gilded chinoiserie plate
Delft, 1701-1722
The Greek A pottery
Mark: APK, period of
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Pottery Marks
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique pottery marks available for sale. The range of distinct antique pottery marks — often made from ceramic, pottery and porcelain — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique pottery marks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique pottery marks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Deco and Art Nouveau antique pottery marks are of considerable interest. Antique pottery marks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Belleek Pottery Ltd., Minton and Dudson Pottery are consistently popular.
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- Is all Newcomb pottery marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, all Newcomb pottery is marked. Each piece of Newcomb pottery has a unique mark that is part of a registration system that dates each piece. Find a selection of authentic Newcomb pottery from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is all Teco Pottery marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, all Teco pottery is marked. You can usually locate it on the bottom of the pottery. It will either say Gates Potteries or show the Teco logo. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide variety of expertly vetted pottery 1stDibs.
- Is all Hull pottery marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Hull pottery is marked. Pieces made around the turn of the 20th century feature either a wreath with the gallon size or a capital "H" positioned inside of a circle or diamond. In the thirty years that followed, the brand shifted to using "Hull USA," "Hull Art USA," or "Hull." After 1950, all pieces showed the word "Hull" in either script or block lettering. On 1stDibs, find a range of expertly vetted Hull pottery.
- Is Staffordshire pottery marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Almost all Staffordshire pottery and porcelain features a potter’s mark or symbol. One of the most common varieties is the Staffordshire knot, which is a three-loop knot sometimes accompanied by initials and a crown. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary Staffordshire pottery from some of the world’s top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify Haeger pottery marks, first examine the bottom of a piece. Nearly all Haeger pieces feature markings that say "Haeger USA." Many also have a model number carved into their bottoms. By cross-referencing this number with information found on trusted online resources, you can find information about your piece's age, style name and other characteristics, such as its usual marks. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can further assist you with the identification of Haeger pottery marks. Shop a diverse assortment of Haeger pottery on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024The markings on West German pottery vary. Nearly all pieces will include the words "West Germany," indicating the place of origin. Some also feature a piece or style number and/or a company logo or marking. You can compare the markings on your pottery to images posted on trusted online resources to identify pieces. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of West German pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Satsuma pottery marks, you'll typically need to perform research using trusted online resources. Satsuma is a region in Japan known for its pottery, and many factories and artisans have operated there, including Kinkozan, Taizan, Yasuda, Choshuzan, Fuzan, Gyozan, Koshida and Maruni Kobe. Each maker has its own marks associated with it, and these typically are in Japanese kanji characters. You can compare the characters on your piece to pictures shared online to find a match. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can help you identify your pottery markings. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Satsuma pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Pottery marked by certain makers can be worth money. Today, there is a market for pottery produced by many makers, including Wedgwood, Meissen, Moorcroft, Spode, Coalport, Roseville, Weller, Paul Revere, Bauer, Grueby, Teco and Van Briggle. Pieces from certain countries, regions and periods, such as Chinese pottery, Limoges porcelain and Delftware, are also collectible. You can find images of markings associated with these makers and pottery types on trusted online resources. Keep in mind that, in addition to the maker, the age, type, style and condition of pottery also impact its value. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Jasba pottery marks, look for the Jasba name. Most pieces produced by the West German pottery maker will say “JASBA” on the base. The name may appear on its own or be positioned inside a square. Some pieces also read “West Germany.” Pottery from Jasba's N Series will also usually feature a series of numbers preceded by the letter "N." You can use trusted online resources to learn your pottery's style, name and age based on these “N” markings. To get more information about your pottery, use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Jasba pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify studio pottery marks, you can first try photographing the marking and performing a reverse image search. In some cases, this approach will lead to a quick identification. When it doesn't, you can enter a description of the marking into a search engine or look for images of the marks in trustworthy reference guides. If you need further assistance, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To identify Italian pottery marks, you can try checking trusted online resources and databases. Search for a description of the mark or browse images to look for ones that match. Because it can be difficult to determine the authenticity of pottery, you may wish to seek the help of a certified appraiser who is knowledgeable about Italian makers. With respect to Italian porcelain, major manufacturers include Richard Ginori and Capodimonte (the latter was founded by King Charles VII of Naples). Beginning in the mid-18th century, porcelain made by King Charles VII’s factory was stamped with a fleur-de-lis, usually in underglaze blue. Pieces from Ferdinand’s were stamped with a Neapolitan N topped by a crown. When secondary manufacturers began production, they retained this mark, in multiple variations. Find a collection of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Pottery marked Germany is likely to have been produced between 1887 and 1949. A certified appraiser can help you determine the exact age of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Germany pottery from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify your Delft pottery marks, try using the factory mark database on the Delfts Aardewerk platform. Several Dutch museums joined forces to create this site in order to educate the public and collectors about Delftware. On it, you'll find hundreds of pictures of makers’ markings and a handy search feature for browsing the images based on a description of your marking. If you're unable to find your mark on the site, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you with making an identification. Explore a selection of Delft pottery on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify vintage Italian pottery marks, you can research them yourself using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. One way to begin researching pottery marks on your piece is to take a photograph and then perform a reverse image search. If your search yields no results, type a description into a search engine or review image reference guides devoted to Italian pottery. Once you have identified the maker, learn more about the various markings it has used over the years and use this information to get a rough idea of the age of your piece. To be considered vintage, pottery must be between 20 and 99 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Italian pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if pottery is antique, first look for any identifying marks. Usually, you will notice them on the bottom of the piece. If you locate one, you can use an authoritative resource to determine the maker. Then, you can research the pattern and shape to determine an approximate date. Pottery made over 100 years ago is generally considered an antique. Find a range of expertly vetted antique pottery on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify antique clockmakers' marks, try taking a photo with your mobile device. A reverse image search may turn up a match that will allow you to make a positive identification. If not, type a description of the marking into a search engine or review image guides and other references published on trusted online resources. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Find a wide variety of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell an antique Italian pottery apart from other pieces, do some research using trusted online resources. First, identify the maker by looking for marks on the bottom or interior. Once you know who produced your pottery, you can then explore the styles and types of pieces they produced over the years and use this information to estimate your piece's age. For pottery to be antique, it must be at least 100 years old. If you'd like assistance with the dating process, talk to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of antique Italian pottery on 1stDibs.