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Porcelaine de Paris marks

Among Porcelaine de Paris marks, an unglazed biscuit or impressed mark can identify a different production stage from the painted stamp.

Factory, decorator and retailer

Paris porcelain can carry a factory, decorating workshop or retailer signature. A painted name or street address can be more specific than PARIS alone. An unglazed biscuit or impressed mark can identify a different production stage from the painted stamp.

What to check next

Record every separate mark and whether it is under or over the glaze. Compare the initials and full word mark with the named workshop. A pattern number or painter’s signature does not replace the factory identification.

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