How much are crystal plates worth?
The value of older and more highly decorated crystal glassware can range between $1,000 and $4,000—sometimes even more, depending on its condition and design.
How can I find out how much my crystal is worth?
Lay a piece of tracing or tissue paper over the bowl or face of the cut crystal and rub a pencil across it to produce a copy of the crystal pattern. You can also take a picture of the crystal, as long as you can clearly see the pattern in the photo; compare the mark to online databases or pictures in books.
Where can I find the manufacturer’s mark on a crystal?
Check the bottom of the crystal for a manufacturer’s mark. This mark is usually acid etched on the underside of the piece. The mark can be a name, a symbol, or both. For example, some pieces of Waterford crystal are signed only with the name “Waterford.” Some have the name as well as their seahorse symbol.
How can I tell how much a Waterford Crystal is worth?
Waterford crystal, for example, often bears the full Waterford name on the bottom of the glass, or it may include an image of a seahorse on a sticker with its name. Other manufacturers often etched the pattern name on the crystal’s foot. The American glass company, Fostoria, used a stylized “F” to identify its crystal. Ready for an art project?
How can you tell if a piece of crystal is an antique?
Go to antiques or collectibles shows where glassware is abundant. Look at the crystal and see if any matches your pattern. Show pictures of your pieces to the seller to see if he or she recognizes it. Another way to communicate with fellow collectors is through glassware clubs. Join a national or local collectors’ organization.
How to find out how much my crystal glassware is worth?
Check with crystal replacement sites or companies to establish the value of your crystal. Once you have identified the manufacturer or the pattern, you can check to see what it would cost for a replacement piece, which also lets you know the piece’s overall value.
How can I find out who made my crystal?
Look on the bottom foot of the stemware, beneath crystal bowls or on the base of a crystal vase for an acid-etched mark, symbol or a sticker that can help you figure out who made the crystal. If you find a logo or symbol, compare it to other crystal logos online or in crystal identification books.
Waterford crystal, for example, often bears the full Waterford name on the bottom of the glass, or it may include an image of a seahorse on a sticker with its name. Other manufacturers often etched the pattern name on the crystal’s foot. The American glass company, Fostoria, used a stylized “F” to identify its crystal. Ready for an art project?
How can you tell if a set of plates is worth anything?
The price a large company such as Replacements.com gets for a plate, and the price you get for the plate, vary drastically. If you sell the plates as a package deal, you’ll likely earn less per plate. A complete set is often worth more than a single plate.
