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How do I identify French porcelain marks?

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How do I identify French porcelain marks?
One way to identify French porcelain marks is to take a photo with your smartphone or tablet and then perform a reverse image search. Often, doing so will allow you to quickly determine the maker. If this approach fails, explore trusted online resources with photographs of the markings associated with various French makers, such as the crowned N of Sèvres and the H Co. insignia of Haviland. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer perform the identification for you. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of French porcelain.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Antique Haviland Limoges French Chocolate Pot w/ Pink Rose Motif Ribbon Handle
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely late 19th century large Haviland Co Limoges porcelain chocolate pot features a tall scalloped base and upper edge, whimsical ribbon shaped handle, and hand painted sprigs of pink garden roses with gilded details throughout. The green underglaze mark "Haviland France" indicates the plate was manufactured by Haviland Co. in Limoges, France. The red overglaze mark "Haviland Co. Limoges FOR HOWELL-DOHRMANN CO OAKLAND CAL." indicates that the item was made specifically for the Howell-Dohrmann Co. retailer in Oakland, California, a prominent retailer in Oakland, California, which commissioned items like Haviland Limoges China...
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Antique 1890s French Porcelain

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Porcelain

Gien “Fraises en Folie” Set of 6 Hand-Painted Porcelain Plates, France 1985
By Gien
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gien “Fraises en Folie” – Set of 6 Hand-Painted Dessert Plates, Each with Unique Historic Border, France. An extraordinary collector’s edition from *Gien, France, this six-piece *“Fr...
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Porcelain

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Faience, Porcelain

12-Piece Porcelain Tea Set - Limoges - White and Gold
By Limoges
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain tea set, made by the French brand Limoges. Classic design, fine white porcelain with gold trims, inlaid with greek motif. - teapot 20 cm tall - milk jug 11 cm...
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Vintage 1930s French Porcelain

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Porcelain

46-Piece Dinner Set - Raynaud Limoges - Decorated with Flowers - Complete Set
By Limoges
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain dinner service, complete for 12 people, made by the French brand Raynaud Limoges. The service is beautifully decorated with flowers and gold edges. The composit...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Porcelain

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Porcelain

André Leboeuf, Porcelain Cup and Saucer - late 18th century, Paris
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in DELFT, NL
Cup and saucer, attributed to the Parisian Manufacture à la Reine rue Thiroux. ca 1785-1790. Refined and elaborate decoration of flower festoons and gilt ornament. The manufacture w...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Unique Dinner Service Set by Raynaud Co. Limoges, Dorure Polie à l Agate
Located in Delft, NL
Unique dinner service set by Raynaud & Co. Limoges, Dorure polie à l'Agate Large dinner service set by Raynaud & Co. Limoges, 1960s Raynaud es...
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Mid-20th Century French Porcelain

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Porcelain

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