In this post we will try to help answer the question, How old is my china?  So how do we start? First we need to look at the bottom of the china pieces to find the mark or back stamp that the manufacturer put on the pieces. This usually comes in three forms.

• Impressed or Incised
• Hand Painted marks
• Printed (usually under the glaze)

 

Impressed or Incised Marks

Impressed or incised marks, are marks that are cut or punched into the porcelain.…