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Rolex 16014 Date just Stainless Steel with White Gold fluted bezel. Circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Rolex 16014 Date just Stainless Steel with White Gold fluted bezel. Officially
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original White Dial, circa Late 1978's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

The Blue Between - Etching by Victor Pasmore - 1978
By Victor Pasmore
Located in Roma, IT
The Blue Between is a print realized in 1978 by Victor Pasmore (Chelsham, 1908 - Gudia, 1998
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Black And White Photograph Of Marc Chagall 1978
Located in Surfside, FL
that he needed to document them. Vitebsk itself had been a centre of that culture dating from the 1730s
Category

Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Black And White Photograph Of Marc Chagall 1978
Located in Surfside, FL
that he needed to document them. Vitebsk itself had been a centre of that culture dating from the 1730s
Category

Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Rivages - Off-Print # 1 -St Tropez - 1978 - Minimalist Black & White Photography
By Jörg Krichbaum
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork sold in perfect condition - Off-Print # 1 (Saint Tropez 1978) from the portfolio Lines
Category

20th Century Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Rivages - Off-Print # 1 -St Tropez - 1978 - Minimalist Black & White Photography
By Jörg Krichbaum
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork sold in perfect condition - Off-Print # 1 (Saint Tropez 1978) from the portfolio Lines
Category

20th Century Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

1978 Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs in Red Velvet and Nickel
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Knoll in 1966. These particular examples date to 1978. The listed price includes the pair of chairs. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

18 Karat Seashell Ear Clips by Ilias Lalaounis
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Brisbane, QLD
collection in the 1970s out of 14 collections, giving us an approximate date of manufacture as circa 1978
Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
attempt to portray any imperfections. Design Date, 1958. circa, 1960-1978. (We currently have three
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chairs Set 3
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Design Date, 1958
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Le Tallec Porcelain Pharmacy Jars, France 1977
Located in Milano, IT
history and timeless beauty. The dating of these jars takes us back to 1977, a time when Le Tallec's
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 1986 Rolex DayDate President with Rare Brown Burst Dial Box Papers 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
date function, marking the end of the classical pie-pan dial era in 1978. Amidst this evolution, the
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carstens Tönnieshof German Floor Vase 60s 70s huge (50cms) cloud green glaze
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Kumhausen, DE
HUGE FLOOR VASE cloudy green glaze Manufacturer CARSTENS TÖNNIESHOF Design Period 1968 to 1978
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Invader 3D Little Big Space 2022 Sculpture MINT SEALED
By Invader
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Invader Title: 3D Little Big Space Release Date: 2022 Medium: 3D Little Big Space Vinyl
Category

2010s Pop Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Vinyl

Parrot Ceramic Tile Framed Plaque by Christopher Reutinger Catalina Picture Tile
By Catalina Pottery
Located in Topeka, KS
started initially under the name Palisades Picture Tile in 1978 in Venice, California by artist, violinist
Category

Late 20th Century American Other Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Andrés Nagel - UNTITLED 4 Etching & Collage Spanish Contemporary Conceptualism
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Andrés Nagel - UNTITLED 4 Date of creation: 1991 Medium: Etching and collage on paper Edition: 75
Category

1990s Conceptual Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Canadian Post Modern Pop Art Lithograph Vintage Poster Memphis Galerie Maeght
By Jean-Paul Riopelle
Located in Surfside, FL
series of 1977 and 1978. A large retrospective of Riopelle's work was held in 1981 at the Musée National
Category

1970s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Skywhale (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Rivages - Coffret Prestige # 2 - 1962, Minimalist Black and White Photography
By Jörg Krichbaum
Located in Brussels, BE
did not give titles to his photos, just an indication of date and place. From left to right and top to
Category

1960s Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Coney Island (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Coney Island (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Coney Island (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Blue (Stay) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Polaroid, Photography, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
imitation of film stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Metal

Coney Island (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Manhattan (Stay) - Contemporary, Abstract, Landscape, Polaroid, expired
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Museum Quality Antique William Birch Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer Lounge Armchair
By William Birch
Located in GB
. Agius (1978), p. 82). The Cabinet Maker, June 1886, reported that the firm had one of the smartest
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Brooke Shields Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph
By Fred McDarrah
Located in Surfside, FL
leading role in Louis Malle's controversial film Pretty Baby (1978), in which she played a child
Category

1980s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Cartier by Cipullo Love Bracelet
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
day and night and that’s lead him to the functional design. In 1978 the American Gem Society invited
Category

Vintage 1970s Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier by Cipullo Love Bracelet
Cartier by Cipullo Love Bracelet
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H 0.25 in L 7 in
Jelly Fish - Contemporary, Expired, Polaroid, Photograph, Abstract, Ryan Gosling
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist Cindy Sherman, who later made her debut as a
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Lila's Studio II (Stay) Naomi Watts- Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
Located in Chicago, IL
husband and wife, wearing seventeenth-century dress. The costumes suggest a date c. 1630-40; the wife
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
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W 0.99 in D 0.48 in L 1.66 in
Abandoned (Colorado) - Oil on Canvas, American Modern Landscape Painting
By William Sanderson
Located in Denver, CO
position to devote all my time to painting… I don’t give a damn that, to date, I’ve neither fame nor
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lila's Studio II (Stay) Naomi Watts- Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid, Archival Paper

Forgive Me (Stay) - the movie, expired Polaroid, analog hand made
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Jelly Fish - Contemporary, Expired, Polaroid, Photograph, Abstract, Ryan Gosling
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Lila's Studio (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Stills (1978) of the American artist Cindy Sherman, who later made her debut as a film director with
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

C Print, Color, Polaroid, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper

Brooklyn Bridge (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist Cindy Sherman, who
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

"Colorful Geometric Abstraction, " Simon Samsonian, Armenian Artist
Located in New York, NY
north coast on the Black Sea. His birth date was unknown, too. According to Samsonian’s vague
Category

1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil

Albert Oehlen Book
By Hans Werner Holzwarth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The definitive monograph of Oehlen's work to date. Limited to 1,000 numbered copies, each signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books

Materials

Paper

Albert Oehlen Book
Albert Oehlen Book
H 17.3 in W 13 in D 3 in
Childhood Memories - 21st Century, Polaroid, Beach, Ocean, Dog, Contempoary
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Unfinished Bridge (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Brooklyn Bridge, New York
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Stills (1978) of the American artist Cindy Sherman, who later made her debut as a film director with
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print, Color, Polaroid, Photographic Film, Archival Paper

Womb - Contemporary, Figurative, Woman, 21st Century, Polaroid, photograph, life
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
imitation of film stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Coney Island Skyline (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
imitation of film stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Fish (Stay) - Contemporary, Expired, Polaroid, Photograph
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist Cindy Sherman, who later made her debut as a
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Moving Underpass East River (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
imitation of film stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Blue (Stay) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Polaroid, Photography, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Metal

Lila and Sam from the movie Stay with Ewan McGregor, Naomi Watts
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Coney Island Beach Life (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

The Who Pete Townshend 1979 - signed limited edition
By Michael Putland
Located in London, GB
the mid-'70s, continuing on this path after Moon's death in 1978 and following it through various
Category

1970s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Coney Island Beach Life (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
imitation of film stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Accident I (Stay) analog, 128x125cm, starring Ryan Gosling, Polaroid, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
imitation of film stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Lila's Studio (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
imitation of film stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Moving Underpass East River (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Coney Island Beach Life (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
imitation of film stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Coney Island Beach Life (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
imitation of film stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Coney Island Skyline (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
imitation of film stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Brooklyn Bridge (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Coney Island Beach Life (Stay) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
stills on the other. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Finished Bridge (Stay) - Contemporary, Abstract, New York, USA, Polaroid, Blue
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
. For instance, with the legendary Untitled Film Stills (1978) of the American artist Cindy Sherman, who
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

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    To date Wedgwood, locate the potter's marks. Find the marks in an authoritative online reference to estimate the date. Because many replicas of authentic Wedgwood exist, consider using the services of a licensed appraiser for authentication. Shop a large collection of expertly vetted Wedgwood on 1stDibs.
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    To date a table lamp or floor lamp, first look for any type of maker's mark. If you find one, conduct an online search to determine who the manufacturer was and when they were active. Cord and plug styles can also give you an indication of age. However, some antique and vintage lamps may have replacement cords. Materials and stylistic features can also help you determine the age of a fixture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lamps.
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    To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
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    To date Bakelite, have a licensed appraiser evaluate the jewelry or decorative object. Although you can find various tests for dating the material online, they all have the potential to damage Bakelite. An appraiser experienced with the material can safely estimate its age. Find a range of expertly vetted Bakelite jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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    How to set the date on your Omega Constellation Day-Date depends on its design, so it's best to follow the instructions that came with your watch. The directions are similar for many Constellation Day-Date timepieces. First, you pull the crown of the watch outward until you feel one click. Should you feel two clicks, push down on the crown until you hear one click. Once you have the crown in place, turn the crown clockwise to move the date forward or counterclockwise to move it backward. When the date is correct, push the crown back into its original position. Find a collection of Omega Constellation watches on 1stDibs.
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    If the bracket lock has a date indicator there are normally two different methods of dating the clock. With some, every two revolutions of the hour hand, at or near 12, will make contact with the dating ring behind the dial. If the bracket clock has a date pointer, the same method will work. However, you will be able to open the front of the clock and manually move the pointer. Shop a collection of bracket clocks on 1stDibs.
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    To date a Satsuma vase, study its mark. Vases made before World War II normally feature a mark in Japanese. A vase that says "Royal Satsuma" likely dates back to the late 20th century. You'll find a variety of expertly vetted Satsuma vases on 1stDibs.
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    Chinese porcelain can usually be dated by form and decoration. However, copies and forgeries abound, so you should have an expert such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum examine your porcelain to accurately date it.

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    ​​To date Rookwood pottery, turn the piece over and examine the maker's mark. The company used a reverse RP logo, flame markings and Roman numerals to show the production year of each piece. You can use an authoritative online resource to look up the markings and estimate the age of your pottery. Shop a range of expertly vetted Rookwood pottery on 1stDibs.
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    One way to date Bretby pottery is to use the maker's markings. Pieces made during the 19th century usually show a rising sun above the Bretby name, while ones from the 20th century will typically have the words "Made in England" below the company's name. Starting in 1891, Bretby also added benchmarks to some pieces. You can cross-reference these numbers with information available on trusted online resources to determine an approximate date. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also evaluate your pottery and give you a rough idea of how old it is. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Bretby pottery.
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    To date Staffordshire pottery, look for the maker's mark on the bottom or interior. Then, use trusted online resources to determine the maker and find out when it was active. If you need assistance, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer examine your pottery. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Staffordshire pottery.
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    How you date an Elgin watch depends on its age. On watches produced before 1956, you should generally examine their movement serial number. The Elgin National Watch Company numbered its movements sequentially from its founding through 1955, so you can easily determine the age of a timepiece by cross-referencing the movement serial number with information provided by trusted online resources. For newer watches, a combination of dial markings and case model numbers can be used to determine the year of production. Again, you can consult trusted online resources for guidance. Another option is to have a knowledgeable watchmaker or antiques dealer examine your timepiece. Shop a variety of Elgin watches on 1stDibs.
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