Makers A–Z

How to date Royal Worcester by its backstamp, date letters and dots, which pieces are valuable (signed fruit and bird painters) and what sells for little. Free valuation from a photo.

How to read Royal Crown Derby backstamps and year cyphers, which Imari patterns and paperweights are collectable and what lowers value. Free valuation from a photo.

How to date Wedgwood by its impressed marks and three-letter date codes, which Wedgwood is valuable (Fairyland Lustre, early jasperware, Wedgwood & Bentley) and what sells for little.

How to identify and date Moorcroft by signatures, impressed marks and paper labels, which Moorcroft is valuable (Florian, Macintyre, flambé, rare patterns) and how condition affects price.

How to identify Clarice Cliff Bizarre ware, which patterns and shapes are most valuable, how to spot fakes, and what common pieces sell for. Free valuation from a photo.

How to date Spode and Copeland by their marks, what Blue Italian and other transferware is worth, and which Spode pieces are collectable.

How to date Minton by its year cyphers and «Minton/Mintons» marks, why Minton majolica is collectable, and what everyday Minton is worth.

How to read the Meissen crossed swords mark, how to tell genuine Meissen from the many copies and Dresden-decorated porcelain, and what drives value.

How to read Limoges marks (factory mark and decorator's mark), why Haviland is the best-known name, and what Limoges plates, sets and boxes are really worth.

How to identify and date Poole Pottery, which ranges are collectable (1920s–30s Carter Stabler Adams, Delphis, Aegean) and what common pieces sell for.

Which Beswick figures are valuable, how backstamps date Beatrix Potter figures, and why colourways and condition matter so much.

How to identify Troika pottery, decorator marks, which shapes are valuable (masks, anvil vases, large lamps) and how to spot later imitations.