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How do I identify old dishes?
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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.
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Pair of Midcentury Ben Seibel Sculptural Flame Bookends
By Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Ben Seibel for Jenfred book ends, circa 1950s. In brass finish. Some wear, patina and scratches but overall nice condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
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
MCM Ben Seibel for JenFred Ware Copper Trinket Box c.1960
By Jenfred Ware, Ben Seibel
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A ribbed copper trinket box lined with cork. Original felt on bottom.
Substantial in weight.
CREATOR Ben Seibel for JenFred Ware.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960s.
MA...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
$295 Sale Price
21% Off
Brass Jewelery Box by Ben Seibel for Jenfred-Ware
By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brass Jewelery Box
by Ben Seibel for Jenfred-Ware
circa 1950
"two compartments"
"brass is in good vintage conditions"
"new green felt added to interior and bottom"
"can als...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Ben Seibel Bronze "Ying Yang'' Vide Poche, USA 1950's
By Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
A matched set of Ben Seibel vide poche in bronze, amoeba-shaped with a grooved decor, a rare set.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Ben Seibel design for Jenfred Ware Brass Coffee Table Cigarette Box
By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lovely brass cigarette box designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware.
Wood inlay on top. Cork lined. Fabulous vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass