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How to Collect Sevres Porcelain

Sevres porcelain was originally created during the early- to mid-part of the 18th century when a man began making pieces that mimicked the look of Saxon pieces. These pieces were popular because they utilized bright colors along with gold work. If you want to collect Sevres porcelain, you must learn how to identify authentic pieces.

Instructions

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  Learn the different marks that Sevres used on all porcelain pieces. These marks vary depending on the year the piece was created, but typically used crisscrossing lines with a lowercase "a" or "c" inside. The piece may also have an uppercase "E," "L," or "AA" inside the piece, which indicates when it was made.
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  Look for pieces that are marked "Manufacturer Royale Du Porcelain" rather than "Sevres." These pieces date back to the 1700s when the king of France was a major shareholder in the company and changed how the pieces were signed and manufactured, which makes the pieces more rare and valuable.
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  Decide on the type of Sevres porcelain you want to collect. The company made a number of different pieces including candlesticks, vases, basins, and pots. You may find that you prefer collecting Sevres candlesticks or basins rather than collecting everything from the company.
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  Choose the color of Sevres porcelain that you prefer for your collection. The company tended to use bright colors that were also light such as pale pink. You'll find pale pink, light blue, and green or teal pieces. This refers to the predominate color surrounding the smaller pictures on each piece.
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  Choose between hard paste porcelain and soft paste porcelain. The soft paste pieces created by Sevres are much rarer because they cost more to produce and they sold for higher prices. The company made only a limited number of these pieces and they typically sold to royalty and well-to-do people.

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