How do you know if something is Limoges?

How do you know if something is Limoges?

The insignia on every authentic hand-painted Limoges box must include the phrase “Peint Main” or “Peint a la main” which means the Limoges box is painted by hand. The insignia must also include “Limoges France” which designates the region of manufacture.

What color is Limoge?

Limoges is a city in France. The tower and dome of Gare des Bénédictins are painted in a pale blue color where the color Limoges was probably taken after.

How can I find out how much a piece of jewelry is worth?

Weigh the Piece Weighing your piece of jewelry can help you determine its worth, especially if it’s a chain or a bangle. Long, heavy gold and platinum pieces have a lot of value. Gold and silver are heavier metals, and they weigh more than lower value brass and pewter, which are often used in knock-off pieces.

Is there an app that you can take a picture of something and find it online?

The Google Goggles app was an image recognition mobile app using visual search technology to identify objects through a mobile device’s camera. Users take a photo of a physical object, and Google searches and retrieves information about the image.

What does 92 mean on jewelry?

Look For The Stamp “925” means Sterling Silver and. 999 refers to pure hand-made silver, 92% and 99% respectively.

What do the French marks on porcelain mean?

French porcelain marks can indicate: 1 Who made the piece 2 Where the piece was made 3 When the piece was made 4 When a new factory owner was introduced

What are the two marks on French silver?

The vast majority of French silver found today was made after 1838 and will bear only two marks; Silver Guarantee & Maker’s Mark. The left example shows the large guarantee mark (Minerve) & maker’s mark.

Where do you put the manufacturer’s mark on porcelain?

The porcelain manufacturer’s mark will be under the glaze and directly on the porcelain. This mark is added before any decoration has taken place and is called a “whiteware” mark. Any marks made over the glaze were added by the decorator, importer or retailer.

How can I tell what year my French Limoges are?

Turn over your piece and check for an impressed “AE” mark. This porcelain is among the oldest French Limoges made. This mark was used by the Allund factory from 1797 to 1868. In 1868, the company that manufactured these pieces changed ownership and the mark was changed.