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How to Identify Haviland China Pattern 23571

Haviland China is cherished and widely collected today, but because the Haviland factories were so prolific, identifying a specific pattern can be tricky. Pattern 23571 is not particularly rare or more collectible than other patterns; the sheer volume of Haviland patterns and their variations makes the job of identifying pattern 23571 a challenge. Four companies with the Haviland name manufactured china: Haviland & Co. in Limoges, France (sometimes marked H&Co.); Theodore Haviland, both in France and New York; Charles Field Haviland (sometimes marked CFH); and later, Bavarian Johann Haviland, which produced inexpensive china. There are more than 30,000 patterns and variations of Haviland china, and most of the patterns do not have factory-given names.

Things You'll Need

Camera
Internet connection
Haviland china pattern guide book

Instructions

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  Contact the Haviland Collectors International Foundation at Havilandcollectors.com for information on pattern 23571. Request the free pattern matching service. Email photos of the front and back of a plate in a jpg, jpeg, gif or png file format. Use the form listed in the resources section at the end of the article.
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  Seek out a company that offers matching services and sells replacements for sets. Search "china replacement pieces" online. Send the company a photo of the pattern and you will receive a report with the pattern name and the pieces the company has in inventory.
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  Use a price guide for Haviland china that has a pictorial catalog of patterns. Most will provide the pattern name, pattern number and dates the pattern was made. The guide may also provide details, such as the exact size of different pieces, to help you identify your pattern.

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