Look for a mark on the bottom of the pottery to identify Austrian origin. Many of the Austrian logos are wreaths or crowns with “Austria” or “Made in Austria” written in English.

What do numbers mean on bottom of pottery?

Some of the numbers on the bottom of pottery teapots can be referenced as serial numbers if they were produced in limited-edition quantities. In more collectible runs, a series limited to 1,000 fired pieces, may contain a number and/or letter code. This will clue you into the year, number or production run.

How do I know if my Chinese pottery is valuable?

To evaluate the age of Chinese porcelain, and thus the era it was manufactured within, the following must be assessed – in this order:Shape of the item.Colour palette.Decorative style.Base and foot of the item.Glazed finish.Clay.Signs of ageing.Any marks on the item.Mar 30, 2020