Makers
Guides to pottery, glass, silver and figurine makers: how to read their marks, date a piece and see what it is typically worth.
- Blue WillowFind out what your Blue Willow pattern china is worth, how to read the marks on the base to date it, and how to spot a modern reproduction.
- Bradford Exchange collector platesFind out what your Bradford Exchange collector plates are typically worth, how to read the back of each plate, and where to sell them.
- Fenton Art GlassFind out what your Fenton glass is likely worth, how to date it from the oval mark and paper labels, and what pushes its value up or down.
- HummelFind out what your Hummel figurine is worth. Read the base mark to date it, spot a copy, and see what moves the value up or down.
- LongabergerMost Longaberger baskets bring $10 to $60; holiday, JW and large pieces bring more. See value ranges, bottom marks and what to check before you sell.
- McCoy PotterySee what McCoy pottery is typically worth, how to read the base marks to date your piece, and how to tell a real one from a look-alike.
- PyrexFind out what your vintage Pyrex is worth, how to date it from the base mark, which patterns bring real money, and where to sell it.
- SingerFind out what your vintage Singer sewing machine is worth, how to date it by serial number, and what separates a common treadle from a Featherweight.
- Waterford CrystalRead the acid mark on your Waterford crystal to date it, see what pieces typically fetch, spot fakes and find where to sell.