Pottery Mark Query - Large X Crossed by 2 Small Lines Opposite a Small Dot

by dedra
(garland, tx, usa)

Pottery Mark Query - Large X Crossed by 2 Small Lines Opposite a Small Dot:- This was a 3 piece set given to my husband and I by a dear friend. The friend had very few details of it's origination other than the mark described above. The other piece is marked with a row of Chinese letters above "made in China 2"

~~~ My research has lead me nowhere.

Thanks if you can

Dedra

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Reply by Peter (admin)

To:- Pottery Mark Query - Large X Crossed by 2 Small Lines Opposite a Small Dot

Hi Dedra

Thanks for sharing your crossed swords pottery mark.

Of course, the crossed swords mark is that used (and much copied) by the great manufacturer Meissen near Dresden Germany, the originator of real hard-paste porcelain in the western world in 1710. Their older item are extremely valuable museum pieces.

I looked up this version of the crossed swords and this one apparently dates from specifically from 1924 onwards, provided, that is if it is not a 'repro' by another maker. The fact that other items in the same pattern have 'made in china' is perhaps not a good sign the items are Meissen.

To get it checked out by a professional go here:-

'Bring in the Experts' page.

Hope this helps.

Best regards,

Peter (admin)

p.s. The following page is a 'must see' if you are researching fine china - for value and identification:-

Researching the identity and value of antique and vintage fine china.

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