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How do I identify old dishes?
To identify old dishes, examine the marks that appear on the bottom. If they appear handwritten, your dishes likely date back to before the 19th century. You can use authoritative online resources to research the marks and figure out which company produced them. An expert licensed appraiser can also provide assistance with identification. You'll find a large selection of expertly vetted antique dishes on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Ben Seibel Jenfred-Ware Bookends for Raymor -- Leather Brass Mid-Century
By Ben Seibel, Raymor
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very attractive pair of leather and brass Jenfred-Ware bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Raymor. In our opinion, this is the best design of all the bookends Seibel design...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Ben Seibel Rare Mid Century Brass Three Arm Articulated Triennale Table Lamp
By Ben Seibel
Located in Troy, MI
A rare three arm articulated table or desk lamp designed by Ben Seibel for Raymor circa 1950s Brass base with three adjustable arms and tri color matte enameled pivoting shades in r...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Ben Seibel Modern Artware Black Ceramic Bowl for Raymor by Roseville, c.1955
By Roseville Pottery, Ben Seibel, Raymor
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ben Seibel Modern Artware Black Ceramic Bowl for Raymor by Roseville, c.1955.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

9 Raymor / Roseville by Ben Seibel Large Pottery Dinner Plates # 152
By Ben Seibel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of nine sculptural large pottery dinner plates in a warm earthy terra cotta with upturned edges . Designed by Ben Seibel who's Mid Century works include many pottery forms , me...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Pottery

Ceramic and Iron Ben Seibel Table Lamp 1950s
By Ben Seibel
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare sculptural Mid-Century ceramic and iron table lamp by prolific designer, Ben Seibel. USA 1950s Original wiring functions properly. The glass diffuser will be included.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Four Ceramic pieces by Ben Seibel, Raymor Modern Artware by Roseville
By Raymor, Roseville Pottery, Ben Seibel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Four ceramic pieces by Ben Seibel, Raymor Modern Artware by Roseville. The one slot vase measures 11.5" wide, 5.5" deep and 7.5" high. The 2 slot round vase measures 8" wide, 7.5" ...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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