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How do I identify old dishes?

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How do I identify old dishes?
To identify old dishes, examine the marks that appear on the bottom. If they appear handwritten, your dishes likely date back to before the 19th century. You can use authoritative online resources to research the marks and figure out which company produced them. An expert licensed appraiser can also provide assistance with identification. You'll find a large selection of expertly vetted antique dishes on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Antique Blue And White Dishes on 1stDibs
Moulded Goldfish Blue and White Dishes, Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
pieces. Period: Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Region: Jingdezhen, China Type: Blue and White Porcelain
Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Six Blue and White Dishes Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Kangxi Era, circa 1700
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of six blue and white Chinese porcelain dishes was hand-painted 300 years ago, circa 1700
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Delft Dishes Antique Pair Made circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this pair of blue and white Dutch Delft dishes with lovely chinoiserie
Category

Antique 1770s Dutch Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Delft

English Blue & White Pearlware Dishes, Set of 3
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of three English Regency blue & white pearlware leaf dishes. No makers mark or brand stamp.
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Delft 1670 Pair of Blue and White Chinoiserie Dishes Chinese Figure in Landscape
By Delft
Located in ROSSUM, GE
The blue and white dishes have wide-spreading flanges and are painted with a Chinese figure in an
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Set of 4 Blue and White Delft Plates or Dishes Hand Painted 18th Century England
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
Chinese blue and white porcelain, are a perfect example of the mid-18th-century English Delftware artisans
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

Materials

Delft

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