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How can you tell if pottery is rare?

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How can you tell if pottery is rare?
To tell if pottery is rare, you'll need to conduct some research using trusted online resources. In order to be rare, a piece either needs to be so old that few other examples remain or be produced in limited quantities. By researching the maker and learning more about pottery similar to yours, you can determine whether these conditions apply to items in your collection. Alternatively, you can consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of pottery.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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Roger Méquinion, Museal Ceramic Vase with Antique Decor, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic vase by Roger Mequinion, France, 1940s. Enameled surface. Sand-etched antique decor. Height : 11.2"(28.5cm), Overall diameter : 7.5"(19cm). 2 original retract...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Louis Dage French Art Deco Stoneware Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco stoneware table lamp by Louis DAGE (Antony, Paris), France, 1920s. Stoneware, brass & fabric. Important enamel applications. Height: 15.75"(40cm), Width: 9.85"(25cm)....
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Stunning White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Excellent original condition. No chips, cra...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage Style Matte Gray Oil Pottery with 2 Handles
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Discover the charm of vintage style matte oil pottery, showcasing stunning gray hues and unique imperfections that add character to each piece. Crafted from clay, these timeless pots...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pottery

Materials

Clay

Spanish Terracotta Water Jar with Single Handle and Cork Plug
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Handcrafted Rustic Water Jar with Plug, Terracotta Hand-made terracotta single handled water jar with cork lid, Spain 1930s-1940s. Traditional Spanish large terracotta jar or...
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20th Century Spanish Rustic Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

French 19th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar/ Pot
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered confit jar with a gorgeous green glaze. With green glaze they are extremely rare. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of m...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

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