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How do you identify a hallmark?

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How do you identify a hallmark?
To identify a hallmark, first try taking a photograph. You can often determine who created or manufactured a piece of pottery, a furnishing, silver objects, jewelry and other items simply by performing a reverse image search online of the maker's mark. If that method yields no results, look at encyclopedias and other trustworthy online resources related to the type of item you are attempting to identify to learn about its potential hallmarks. Alternatively, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for further information about hallmarks that are typical of items, makers, eras and more. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of furniture, jewelry and decorative objects from some of the world's top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
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Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office. ...
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2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
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2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

White Surfer Bookcase, Bookshelves, Design object
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add a Touch of Contemporary Artistry to Your Space with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves Design Object Elevate your interior decor with the White...
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2010s Turkish Bookcases

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Oak

Office Chair, International Style Wooden Office Chair
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom sp...
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2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak, Walnut

Posacenere in Ceramica "Mano con Anelli" di Fornasetti Anni 60
Located in Milano, MI
Posacenere in ceramica, collezione 'Mano con Anelli', realizzata da Piero Fornasetti negli anni '60 Ø cm 15 h cm 10 Il posacenere presenta la caratteristica grafica disegnata da Pi...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern German UFO Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern UFO Discus Cocoon Pendant Lamp, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design. The lamp has a simple discus shape. The Cocoon material pr...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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