Marks with letters are listed in alphabetical order.
Identifying ceramic plate marks lf.
We have tried to include as many ceramics and pottery marks as possible but also tried to avoid too much duplication.
The following sites include reproductions of ceramic marks which can be freely accessed.
Marks and backstamps on porcelain and pottery.
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Scan the index of this pottery marks identification guide to help you identify your pottery or porcelain.
These marks are distinct to each individual manufacturer so that plates and other china and ceramic and porcelain antiques are traceable back to the companies that made them.
We have a public forum here on this site with over 2000 pages of pottery mark queries and answers.
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Some marks look like a circle square bird or animal shape etc.
Porcelain marks are the fingerprints of antique china.
This stamp was used on the child s cup and the child s plate sold as special prepackage only for apple and desert rose.
And interpace to identify their franciscan earthenware products.
When repairing ceramic objects knowing it s origin and value is important prior to proceeding with investing in a repair.
Marks are often referred to as back stamps or bugs.
If we have additional information on the pottery mark or piece you can click the image to open that section.
Most ceramics bear a maker s mark or backstamp.
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These marks usually denote the studio or manufacturer and at times include the artist s initials or signature.
Identifying the markings on the bottom of your old plate may take some research but the results will tell you a lot about your china.
Serving as both evidence of its origin age and often times quality the makers mark on a porcelain item is the first place many collectors look before making a purchase.
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