AdministratorWhat does F mean on pottery?
faience (ceramic – tin glazed – earthenware) fairings (ceramics – porcelain – comical figures)
How can you tell a fake Meissen?
If the mark is hand-drawn, check its shape and what surrounds it. If it resembles old familiar marks of Meissen, Sevres and the like but is a bit too embellished, it’s probably a fake. If also shown with an old date or a model number, it’s probably recent. Examine for “true” signs of aging—these can be faked.
When did F initials start being used as pottery trade marks?
Initials used as Pottery Trade Marks – F Initials Manufacturer Location Date F & Co T Fell & Co Newcastle-upon-Tyne c.1817-90 F & Sons Ford & Sons Burslem c.1893-1938 F & Sons Ltd
What kind of marker does mark use on pottery?
Mark used c. 1910 to 1915 by Fulper Pottery Co. This was the first mark—FULPER in a rectangle—used by this company using the Hobo typeface. It is commonly referenced by collectors and dealers as the Fulper “ink mark.” Fake ink marks have been found drawn with a black marker on pieces not made by this company.
What do the markings on pottery mean?
As a rule, pottery pieces were marked to show the company of origin. Some hallmarks were incised into the clay, some stamped, while others were painted onto the piece. Many companies used transfers to leave that all-important hallmark. Many marks contain extra letters, numbers, and strange symbols along with the name of the country of origin.
Where do pottery trade marks come from in the UK?
potters backstamps Stoke-on-Trent the North Staffordshire Potteries [the initials of other UK potters are included for completeness] Initials used as Pottery Trade Marks – F Initials Manufacturer Location Date F & Co T Fell & Co Newcastle-upon-Tyne c.1817-90 F & Sons Ford & Sons Burslem c.1893-1938 F & Sons Ltd Ford & Sons Ltd Burslem c.1908-38