Dating kpm porcelain

How have KPM porcelain marks evolved over time?

Explore the timeline below to see how KPM porcelain marks evolved over time. From 1962 forward, KPM marks became more modern, often depicting the letters “KPM” and the place name indicating where the object was made. For example, a piece made in Berlin in the 1980s might have the following mark: “ROYAL PORZELLAN KPM GERMANY.”

How do you identify counterfeit KPM porcelain?

She notes that the easiest way to counterfeit KPM porcelain is to copy the mark, so it’s especially important for collectors to know what to look for. “Take any porcelain and paint a mark on it. The unsuspecting buyer will believe it,” she says. Berlin KPM botanical porcelain plate (mark illustrated right), 1820.

What is the difference between KPM marks and Konigliche Porzellan manufacktur marks?

The only exceptions are marks on plaques. Marks on most plaques are impressed, the most common mark being an impressed scepter and the impressed letters, KPM. Competing factories have used marks nearly identical to Konigliche Porzellan Manufacktur marks since the 19th century.

What colour is the KPM mark on a sceptre?

Marks such as the sceptre, eagle and KPM lettering will normally be hand-painted in cobalt blue on white porcelain, and in brown on painted porcelain. The exception to this is 19 th Century porcelain plaques, where the mark (normally a sceptre with the letters ‘KPM’) will be impressed rather than painted.

What is wrong with KPM porcelain?

Buyers interested in KPM face two problems: 1–separating forgeries and look-alike marks on genuinely old porcelain made at other factories and; 2–new porcelain with deliberately confusing fantasy marks which imitate original vintage marks.

What is KPM Berlin porcelain?

Some years later the Royal Porcelain Manufacture Berlin (Konigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin – KPM Porcelain for short) was founded in 1763 by Frederick II of Prussia (Frederick the Great). However, when Meissen porcelain marks eventually moved to the blue crossed swords mark, KPM Berlin adopted the Sceptre Mark.

What is the history of the KPM Mark?

The first mark initially took the form of the letters KPM (Konigliche Porzellan Manufaktur) in underglaze blue. Some years later the Royal Porcelain Manufacture Berlin (Konigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin – KPM Porcelain for short) was founded in 1763 by Frederick II of Prussia (Frederick the Great).

What colour is the KPM mark on a sceptre?

Marks such as the sceptre, eagle and KPM lettering will normally be hand-painted in cobalt blue on white porcelain, and in brown on painted porcelain. The exception to this is 19 th Century porcelain plaques, where the mark (normally a sceptre with the letters ‘KPM’) will be impressed rather than painted.

When did the KPM Mark appear on the sceptre?

From 1837, the letters ‘KPM’ were added underneath the sceptre mark, and in the mid-19 th Century the sceptre would often appear with an eagle mark. Marks such as the sceptre, eagle and KPM lettering will normally be hand-painted in cobalt blue on white porcelain, and in brown on painted porcelain.

What are the different colors of scepters?

Colors vary but are usually red, brown or blue. All letters and the eagle and orb marks are inkstamped. Scepters are usually hand painted. The only exceptions are marks on plaques. Marks on most plaques are impressed, the most common mark being an impressed scepter and the impressed letters, KPM.

How can you tell if a KPM porcelain piece is real?

KPM pieces are, however, meticulously stamped and marked to confirm their authenticity. What to look out for is shown below. The clearest marking on a KPM porcelain piece will always be the sceptre mark, which has been in use since the factory’s founding.

When did KPM start being used on porcelain?

By 1825, the same letters were beginning to be used by the Royal Porcelain Manufactory in Berlin. There have been fakes and look-alike marks almost since the start of original production. This article discusses KPM marks used after 1825 and will focus on pieces from the mid-1800s through WWI, about 1917.