What kind of marks are used on Chinese pottery?
For example, post-war Japanese export china often uses Western looking marks. On close inspection though the production often has giveaway clues of origin. More on Japanese and Chinese wares here…. The trade-marks act came in 1862 so if you see the words ‘Trade Mark’ (see above photo) think late Victorian.
When did they start using trade marks on pottery?
On close inspection though the production often has giveaway clues of origin. More on Japanese and Chinese wares here…. The trade-marks act came in 1862 so if you see the words ‘Trade Mark’ (see above photo) think late Victorian. Similarly, the word ‘Limited’, or ‘Ltd’ was not used until the 1860’s or thereafter.
How old are the marks on Chinese porcelain?
Some porcelain I have found in Singapore marked in such way, the dealers have been very adamant that it dated to the 1970s.
What do the marks on a piece of China mean?
Often times a piece of china will bear two marks in this way: one beneath the glaze, indicating the factory that produced the blank, and the second above the glaze indicating the decorator. Much Haviland china, for example, bears the green underglaze mark “Haviland France,” and the red decorators stamp: “Haviland & Co. Limoges.”
When did China start exporting their porcelain wares?
Whether wares made for non-Western markets are covered by the term depends on context. Chinese ceramics made mainly for export go back to the Tang dynasty if not earlier, though initially they may not be regarded as porcelain .
What kind of marks are on porcelain china?
The latter was the more popular, so most European porcelain marks are cobalt blue underneath the glaze. One important exception is the work of the Dresden porcelain studios, operating in the Saxon capital during the late nineteenth century.
Who are the major buyers of Chinese porcelain?
Buyers included the Kings of England and France. After this, a number of European nations established companies trading with the countries of East Asia, the most significant for the porcelain being the Dutch East India Company or VOC.
How many pieces of porcelain did the East India Company import?
The English East India Company also imported around 30 million pieces, the French East India Company 12 million, the Portuguese East India Company 10 million and the Swedish East India Company some 20 million pieces between 1766 and 1786.
Where did the lion sitting on the box come from?
Lion sitting on box with ‘MADE IN BAVARIA’, claimed to be Lehmann (Arzberg, Bavaria) but I doubt it. A peculiar ⇒cover-up with single ‘BAVARIA’ addition.
Why are there pottery marks on China chat?
Our China Chat discussions are a place where we get the opportunity to contribute together. The more of us get involved, the knowledge base gradually expands. Since 2006 and counting. Maybe we invented the ‘social media’ space for identifying pottery marks. You (the site visitors) invented this system, not me.
When did Henriot start making faience porcelain marks?
ca. 1925 to 1968. This mark was used by the Jules Henriot factory in Quimper, France known for making faience pottery. The style made by Henriot and that of other potteries from this area is generically referred to as “Quimper” by collectors. Henriot used a number of different marks beginning in 1891, with “HR” being the first.
For example, post-war Japanese export china often uses Western looking marks. On close inspection though the production often has giveaway clues of origin. More on Japanese and Chinese wares here…. The trade-marks act came in 1862 so if you see the words ‘Trade Mark’ (see above photo) think late Victorian.
Lion sitting on box with ‘MADE IN BAVARIA’, claimed to be Lehmann (Arzberg, Bavaria) but I doubt it. A peculiar ⇒cover-up with single ‘BAVARIA’ addition.
Our China Chat discussions are a place where we get the opportunity to contribute together. The more of us get involved, the knowledge base gradually expands. Since 2006 and counting. Maybe we invented the ‘social media’ space for identifying pottery marks. You (the site visitors) invented this system, not me.
ca. 1925 to 1968. This mark was used by the Jules Henriot factory in Quimper, France known for making faience pottery. The style made by Henriot and that of other potteries from this area is generically referred to as “Quimper” by collectors. Henriot used a number of different marks beginning in 1891, with “HR” being the first.
