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How can I tell if pottery is antique?
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To tell if pottery is antique, first look for any identifying marks. Usually, you will notice them on the bottom of the piece. If you locate one, you can use an authoritative resource to determine the maker. Then, you can research the pattern and shape to determine an approximate date. Pottery made over 100 years ago is generally considered an antique. Find a range of expertly vetted antique pottery on 1stDibs.
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Two Antique Flow Blue Pottery Small Bowls with Dog & Birds, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Two Antique Flow Blue Pottery Small Bowls with Dog & Birds, 19th C
Measure - 1.5"h x 5.75"diam
Category
Antique 19th Century Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$200 Sale Price / set
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Turquoise Blue Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Modern turquoise blue Amphora pottery vase, circa early-20th century, USA. Very good
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
17th Century Safavid Blue Pottery Dish
Located in Hastings, GB
sloping rim, this Kirman lavender-blue dish with white slip decoration and stylized floral pattern
Category
Antique 16th Century Persian Islamic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 1920s Cobalt Blue Pottery Planters with Wavy Patterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of cobalt blue planters from the early 20th century, with wavy patterns. Created during the
Category
Early 20th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Pottery
Antique English Minton Majolica Pottery Blue Pottery Beer Jug Pitcher 1870
By Minton
Located in Portland, OR
cobalt blue background, the spout of the jug is decorated with a yellow glazed mask of a gentleman. The
Category
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Regency Herculaneum Greek Pattern Blue Printed Pottery Dish
By Herculaneum Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
Herculaneum pottery underglaze blue central pattern shows aseries of images encicling an oval panel with a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Pottery
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery