German Plate

Q: I think this plate belonged to my great-grandparents or great-great-grandparents. (I’m 70.) It’s marked “Germany” and the number “47.” Does it have any value? A: Plates with pictures of wild animals or gamebirds are called “game plates.” Your plate looks like it might have been part of a set of game plates. Sets usually […]

Tirschenreuth Plate

Q: This plate belonged to my grandmother, who died 50 years ago. I have no clue as to the value, other than sentimental, but am wondering if I should risk packing and shipping it. It’s about 9 1/2 inches in diameter. This mark with a crown above a shield, the letters “P” and “T” with […]

German Plate

Q: My grandfather gave me this 10-inch plate he bought when he used to travel, and it obviously came from Germany. He passed away and I’m not sure of its origin, history, or value. The back is marked “Rosenthal, Studio-linie, Germany, Volksfürsorge.” I’d really appreciate any help you can provide. A: Philipp Rosenthal & Co. […]

J. K. Decor Carlsbad

Q: I inherited twelve place settings and several serving pieces of this porcelain dinnerware. It’s marked with this blue mark and “Made in Germany” and also has a sticker that says “J.K. Decor Carlsbad.” Can you tell me something about it and what it’s worth? A: The design of courting couples on your dishes is […]

Wedgwood Plate

Q: I have six of these Wedgwood plates marked with the word “Rustic” on a banner across the vase-shaped mark and “Copyright depose 3” below that. They are also marked “Brooklyn, Ovingtons, Chicago” and “ Rd1474.” The word “Wedgwood” is embossed near the marks. How old are these plates and what are they worth? A: […]

Goodwill Plate

Q: I purchased this salad sized plate yesterday at a local Goodwill. I tried to research the mark printed on the back but didn’t come up with anything. The plate is in great condition but because of the style I believe it to be old. Can you can help me identify this? A: This mark […]

Strathmore Plate

Q: Can you help me identify this mark or give me any other information about the company? It says “Strathmore, D.L. & Co.” I believe the plate is ironstone. A: This mark was used by David Lockhart & Co. at Victoria Pottery in Glasgow, Scotland. The pottery made transfer-printed earthenware. David Lockhart and Charles Arthur […]

PM Mark

Q: I’m trying to find out about a mark on a plate that belonged to my great-great grandmother, who came from either Poland or Austria, we aren’t which but that general area. I have searched for this mark but can’t seem to find anything. Do you know the maker? A: This mark with a crown, […]

Dionne Quintuplets Plate

Q: I’m trying to identify a collector plate of the Dionne Quintuplets. It has a marking on the back of the Canadian Maple Leaf with “Decorated in Canada” in a banner draped in front. Beneath it reads “22 K Gold.” I can’t find any information regarding this plate. It’s 11 1/4 inches in diameter. I’m […]