Symbol guide
Crossed swords pottery mark
A crossed swords pottery mark differs from an overglaze decorator device; artist initials and a model number have separate roles on a base.
Separating the recorded variants
Identify sword hilts, blades and any extra letter beneath the crossing. Meissen’s underglaze-blue sword form differs from an overglaze decorator device. A model number elsewhere on the base is separate from the emblem.
What to check next
Compare the complete maker examples below, including the mark technique and the position of every letter. A painted decorator initial outside a factory emblem and a letter inside the emblem can have different owners and purposes.
Related marks
62 marks
Undated
Warwick China Company
Helmet and crossed swords above ribbon name and SEMI PORCELAIN; distinct from IOGA wording.
Arnart Creations / Arnart ImportsMaker name
MMark wording
1951–1955
Porzellanmanufaktur Martha Budich
black · Kronach, Germany
Used between , crossed swords with the initials " " and "B" as sword handles, here in black.
SPM GmbHMaker name
From 1910
SPM GmbH
Bayreuth, Germany
Used onward, decoration mark including . Sometimes found with "Handmalerei".
