CRACK THE CODE - LEARN TO
USE MARKS FOR DATING
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When the code is cracked, this mark gives the
exact year that the piece was made. It is a specific, but coded date mark, and a
number of different factories introduced their own secretive dating system. |
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There are a couple of dating techniques that can
be used to approximately date this piece. A useful pointer is that it is not
only particular words that enable us to date wares, but the lack of them. |
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This is an interesting backstamp that tells a
fascinating tale. Not only can it be used to approximate the date of production
of the piece, but it is a reminder of the struggles of the early producers. |
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This is the impressed mark of a very sought
after collectable, a SylvaC dog. The rules of dating apply to collectables and
bric a brac and such knowledge transforms buying and browsing pleasure. |
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This backstamp is packed with interest. There
are a number of methods by which this can be identified and dated. Some pieces
are worth buying for the marks alone! |
Dynamic Dating - the video lesson will allow
you to interpret marks like these, and many more, to discover the date of
production of pottery and collectables, either approximately, or to the exact
year. In addition to these fascinating dating skills, the video lesson explains
all about marks and the changes in them, and so gives a whole new dimension of
understanding.
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