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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
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Ben Seibel Stirrup Bookends, Brass, Jenfred-Ware, Raymor, Signed
By Jenfred Ware, Raymor, Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Ben Seibel Stirrup bookends, brass, Jenfred-Ware, Raymor, signed. A very clean pair with original bright warm brass finish with some minor age spotting. Impressed signatures: Jenfred...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Ben Seibel Orb Bookends, Brass
By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in New York, NY
Ben Seibel Orb bookends, brass. Pair of rounded sculptural, brass over white metal, bookends with cutout handles - the form resembling Turkish kettlebells. In good original condition...
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ben Seibel Rare Mid Century Brass Three Arm Articulated Triennale Table Lamp
By Ben Seibel
Located in Troy, MI
A rare three arm articulated table or desk lamp designed by Ben Seibel for Raymor circa 1950s Brass base with three adjustable arms and tri color matte enameled pivoting shades in r...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Ben Seibel Modern Artware Black Ceramic Bowl for Raymor by Roseville, c.1955
By Ben Seibel, Raymor, Roseville Pottery
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ben Seibel Modern Artware Black Ceramic Bowl for Raymor by Roseville, c.1955.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

9 Raymor / Roseville by Ben Seibel Large Pottery Dinner Plates # 152
By Ben Seibel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of nine sculptural large pottery dinner plates in a warm earthy terra cotta with upturned edges . Designed by Ben Seibel who's Mid Century works include many pottery forms , me...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Pottery

Four Ceramic pieces by Ben Seibel, Raymor Modern Artware by Roseville
By Roseville Pottery, Raymor, Ben Seibel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Four ceramic pieces by Ben Seibel, Raymor Modern Artware by Roseville. The one slot vase measures 11.5" wide, 5.5" deep and 7.5" high. The 2 slot round vase measures 8" wide, 7.5" ...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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