posted on November 7, 2009 08:44:59 AM new
I have a very old snack plate that belonged to the grandmother of a friend in her late 80's, but it has no markings at all, and there is a chip on the rim of the cup.
I am wondering if anyone can reconize the pattern or maker, and if it's worth listing because of the chip. It has to be over 100 years old.
posted on November 7, 2009 10:15:17 AM new
First of all it doesn't "have to be 100 yrs old". The style is reminiscent of late 50's early 60's.
Second, unmarked damaged pieces don't sell. At least not in snack sets.
posted on November 7, 2009 10:34:41 AM new
Amber, I am inclined to agree with Max on both the approximate age and also that damaged china no longer sells unless it is a very old and hard to find piece.
I know in my own collections I will sometimes buy a damaged piece to fill in a blank until I can find an undamaged piece.
posted on November 7, 2009 11:22:10 AM new
I would list it since someone might have the same set but could use the plate if maybe there plate is damaged.
People do look for pieces to replace there own damaged pieces so since this is really so old it might be very hard for them to replace there piece.
I would take a chance and list it, you never know if you don't try. It could be just what someone needs.
It's been so long since I dealt with porcelain items but it might be Germany
posted on November 7, 2009 11:38:39 AM new
tonimar...Absolutely right. I guess I was focusing more on the cup being damaged than the plate being in good condition!
posted on November 7, 2009 12:30:22 PM new
Thank you both, yes, the plate is in very good condition. Maybe I should just sell that and not mention the cup? The ladies grandmother who owned it died in the 1930's, so it has to be at least that old.
posted on November 7, 2009 03:21:21 PM new
I've used sets like this and odd pieces of china to lay out my jewelry in categories. Someone may want the plate for some pieces and the cup to hang some bracelets on. I guess I'd try adorning the set with some stuff like that and see if it wakens anyone's interest in the jewelry categories.
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