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How can I tell if my china is valuable?
To tell if your china is valuable, first identify the maker using the markings typically found on the bottoms of pieces. You can take a photograph and perform a reverse image search or type a description of the mark into a search engine. Then, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is and see how much pieces that are similar to yours have sold for in the past. Since the condition can also impact valuation, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer who can inspect your piece and give you an estimate of how much it is worth. Shop a large selection of china on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
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Gien “Fraises en Folie” Set of 6 Hand-Painted Porcelain Plates, France 1985
By Gien
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gien “Fraises en Folie” – Set of 6 Hand-Painted Dessert Plates, Each with Unique Historic Border, France. An extraordinary collector’s edition from *Gien, France, this six-piece *“Fr...
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Porcelain

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Faience, Porcelain

Large Porcelain "Eva" Vase / Centerpiece with Candlesticks by Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and rare large vintage porcelain "Eva" vase / centerpiece pedestal bowl with candlesticks by celebrated Danish ceramicist and illustrator, Bjorn Wiinblad, circa 1987. Th...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

A superb pair of Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain Topographical Vases
Located in Exeter, GB
A superb and large pair of Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain vases c.1820. Of Campana form, with gilded gadrooned rims, each vase very finely painted with topographical views...
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Antique 19th Century British Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Sugar Box Money Tree Pattern Hand Painted England Circa 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
This antique English porcelain sugar box, made around 1810 by Coalport Porcelain, is hand-painted in the richly colored and intricate Money Tree pattern, also known as the Rock and T...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th Century Signed Meissen Porcelain Artwork
Located in Roma, IT
A wonderful late 19th-Century Meissen blue onion square hand painted porcelain dish. Printed and impressed "Meissen" mark on reverse. This fine blue onion platter exhibits excellen...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Louis XV Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
Located in Rome, IT
Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly decorated gold rim, consisting of: 45 dinner plates (Ø 24 cm,) 24 deep plates (Ø 23 ...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

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