Every maker's mark tells a story. AntiqBot reads it for you.
Porcelain is one of the most collected categories in the antique world — and one of the most forged. A Meissen crossed swords mark can be genuine or a 19th-century copy. Delft Blue can be authentic 18th-century or a tourist reproduction.
AntiqBot analyses your porcelain for maker's marks, glaze quality, decoration style and production period. The system compares with thousands of references and provides an indicative value based on current auction data.
With porcelain, value lies in the detail. A 2mm mark can make the difference between €50 and €5,000.
Always photograph the bottom with the mark separately — that is where identification begins.
Porcelain appraisal in three steps.
More than just a mark.
Porcelain identification requires knowledge of marks, glaze techniques and stylistic conventions per factory and period.
Questions about porcelain appraisal.
Can AntiqBot recognise Chinese porcelain?
Yes. AntiqBot has a specialised module for Chinese porcelain: dynasty marks, glaze types, decoration patterns and period characteristics.
What if there is no mark?
Not all porcelain carries a mark. AntiqBot then analyses based on form, decoration, glaze and style period.
Does AntiqBot also recognise modern porcelain?
Yes. AntiqBot can distinguish between antique and modern, and indicates when a piece is likely recent.
Other specialisations
AntiqBot analyses are indicative. For valuable pieces we always recommend physical inspection by a specialist.