Some common marks include the studio where the piece was made, the potter who crafted the piece, and the signature of the artist who decorated it. A form number and identification of the clay type may also be included. Reference books can help you identify unfamiliar marks.

How do I find my china mark?

Markings on fine china may appear as an impressed stamp added to the piece before its first firing and embedded into the clay, a hand-incised mark in the clay, or a mark painted under or over the glaze. Painted over-glaze marks usually include the artists initials or mark added during decoration of the piece.

How do you identify old pottery?

A few factors to look out for when figuring out how to identify antique pottery are the weight of the piece, its translucency or resonance. Its easier to figure out the body if the piece is chipped - simply run your finger along the fracture to identify how hard the grain is.

What style is Haeger pottery?

Art Deco A Haeger pottery vase is marked by its bold shape and Art Deco inspiration. The colors changed with tastes, and the glowing oranges and chartreuses hark back to 1960s and 1970s decorating style. Figurines are some of the most recognizable pieces in the Royal Haeger catalog.