Ceramic Italian Pottery Marks Identification

Pottery marks identification guide index a collection of pottery marks using photos and images from our antique collection.

Ceramic italian pottery marks identification.

Identifying and dating capodimonte porcelain can be somewhat confusing until you understand the history of the royal factory in naples italy and see examples of the different types of wares made there. Some examples are old and sold antiques auction marketplace guide to italian pottery and porcelain marks which features seventeen pages of marks from italian manufacturers. And the international ceramics directory. Antique porcelain collectors scrutinize ceramic marks before making a purchase to make sure the item is genuine and therefore very valuable.

Mar 18 2015 explore sandi logan s board collection of porcelain pottery makers marks followed by 367 people on pinterest. By wdel apr 03 2009. For easy reference and as a quick guide to the possible attribution of your latest porcelain collectible or pottery marks. Visit us here if you need help in identifying your italian pottery or porcelain.

Italian pottery gained popularity during the renaissance period and wares carrying such names as capodimonte bitossi maiolica and deruta are regarded as some of the finest in design and quality. Knowing which marks were used during different time periods also helps to date capodimonte porcelain pieces. Take care when examining these marks however since several of them look very similar. By collectionceramics 4 30 pm jul 11.

Replies views last post. Online guides to marks found on pottery and porcelain are readily available.