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How can I identify a piece of pottery?

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How can I identify a piece of pottery?
There are a few marks to look for to help identify your pottery. A mark indicating the studio, the potter or the artist may be found on the bottom unglazed portion of your piece. Shop a range of antique and vintage pottery pieces on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Chelsea Pottery on 1stDibs
Chelsea Pottery Studio Pottery Figural Courtroom Scene
By Chelsea Pottery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and unusual studio pottery model of a Courtroom scene by Chelsea Pottery, London and
Category

20th Century English Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

18th C. Baroque/Rococo English Goat-Riding Tailor Porcelain by Chelsea Pottery
By Chelsea Pottery, Meissen Porcelain
Located in North Miami, FL
Pottery By: Chelsea Pottery, Meissen Porcelain (in the style of) Material: porcelain, ceramic, paint
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Chelsea Plate, Feather Moulded with Flowers, Red Anchor Mark, ca 1755
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in London, GB
industry. Founded in 1744 the Chelsea pottery was for about 40 years the leading maker of fine chinaware
Category

Antique 1750s English George II Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Chelsea Porcelain Frill Vase with Birds, Rococo ca 1760
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in London, GB
china industry. Founded in 1744 the Chelsea pottery was for about 40 years the leading maker of fine
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Antique 1760s English Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

American Dedham Style Pottery Sang de Boeuf & Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
By Chelsea Keramic Art Works
Located in Dallas, TX
signature, along with its frequent use of a crouching rabbit motif. Chelsea Keramics Sang-de-boeuf Pottery
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

American Dedham Style Pottery Sang de Boeuf & Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
By Chelsea Keramic Art Works
Located in Dallas, TX
frequent use of a crouching rabbit motif. Chelsea Keramics Sang-de-boeuf Pottery Stoneware Chelsea
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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