Dating royal copenhagen figurines

How do you date Royal Copenhagen figurines?

Dating Royal Copenhagen - marking system for figurines and collectibles. 1. Dating by backstamp and painters number before 1935. 2. Dating by painters number or initials. In the Collectors Guide by Caroline & Nick Pope you will find a list of the known painters with number-signature and their working period at Royal Copenhagen.

How old is my Royal Copenhagen porcelain?

The trademark has been used with little variations ever since the founding and every single piece of porcelain produced by Royal Copenhagen has been stamped with the three waves. The trademark with the three waves has had changes through the years. This makes it possible to tell the age of each piece of porcelain by Royal Copenhagen.

Who are Royal Copenhagen?

Royal Copenhagen have through the years been a large producer of porcelain figurines making for a large selection of these. There is everything from the individual figurines to the figurine series that have become collectors items.

What do the backstamps mean on Copenhagen porcelain?

The Backstamps the backstamps since 1775 Each piece of Royal Copenhagen porcelain has a mark on its underside, telling its own unique story. The three waves, the royal stamp and the painters signature; symbolising authenticity, its royal heritage and hand-craftsmanship.

Where to find figurines from Royal Copenhagen?

Figurines from Royal Copenhagen can be found in just about every Danish home and has almost become an integral part of the interior design, but also abroad there is great demand for the beautiful old figurines. An often seen figurine series in the Danish homes are the small stoneware bear cubs by Knud Kyhn.

How do you date a Royal Copenhagen spisestel?

Royal Copenhagen Spisestel Kgl. Porcelæn Platter - Kgl. B&G Juleplatter 1. Dating by backstamp and painters number before 1935 2. Dating by painters number or initials 3. Dating by backstamp 1935 - 2002 Royal Copenhagen Denmark 4. Dating by back stamp DENMARK with crown or 3 wavy lines 5. Signatures 6. Juliane Marie mark 7.

Who are Royal Copenhagen?

Royal Copenhagen have through the years been a large producer of porcelain figurines making for a large selection of these. There is everything from the individual figurines to the figurine series that have become collectors items.

How old is my Royal Copenhagen porcelain?

The trademark has been used with little variations ever since the founding and every single piece of porcelain produced by Royal Copenhagen has been stamped with the three waves. The trademark with the three waves has had changes through the years. This makes it possible to tell the age of each piece of porcelain by Royal Copenhagen.

What makes Royal Copenhagen porcelain unique?

Each piece of Royal Copenhagen porcelain has a mark on its underside, telling its own unique story. The three waves, the royal stamp and the painters signature; symbolising authenticity, its royal heritage and hand-craftsmanship.

What are the three waves on Copenhagen porcelain?

Marks and Backstamps Prize-winning royal porcelain Since 1775, every piece of porcelain that has left Royal Copenhagen carries its factory marks; the three waves, the royal crown and the painters mark. These are symbols of authenticity, the royal connection and the mark of handcraftsmanship. The three blue waves

What is a backstamp on a piece of furniture?

A backstamp is simply the manufacturer’s mark on the bottom of a piece. This mark is placed by the manufacturer under the glaze and includes important information. One thing I hear quite often as an Appraiser and Curator is, “These have to be over 100 years old, my husband’s grandmother had them and she died 10 years ago at the age of 88”.

When did they start stamping on the Royal Copenhagen trademark?

From 1775 the wavy lines were painted by hand, but in the 1870s Royal Copenhagen began to stamp and glaze the trademark. Approximately 1870-1890​ Blue stamp, under glazing. 1887-1892 Stamp in purple or red on top of glazing. 1892 Stamp in red or green on top of glazing.