Are you collecting Royal Copenhagen yet?

Royal Copenhagen, a name that has been synonomous with quality for a few generations now, has never gone out of style.

The words "brand image" hadn't even really been used in business when this stuff was invented, but somehow, the Royal Copenhagen factory managed to rule the concept.

Often instantly recognizable by it's simple yet beautiful blue patterns and clean, white, ceramics, it is still produced and highly sought after.

Royal Copenhagen marks vary by year of production. As a result of the many varieties of marks they have been copied and forgeries of all pieces and marks are not uncommon.

In many cases, a prospective buyer can discern the forgeries from the real marks by understanding the system used.  That topic would take up a few pages of writing and is better left to experts.

Another way to determine the authenticity is simply by looking the piece in question over and

answering a few basic questions.  Does this piece have the right color?  Is the quality of the painting similar to other pieces I have seen? Is the mark correct?  Is it over or under the glaze?
Does this really feel like other pieces I have?

Just by examining those qualities you can determine, at least, the likelihood of your purchase being a good one.

For resale purposes, buying at the lowest price you can is always best, but beware buying modern pieces.  Use your cell phone to look up marks or even bring a printout with you.
For collectors, the best time to buy Royal Copenhagen is when you find it! It is highly sought after and not likely to sit around long.

The piece pictured here I sold as a lidded sugar bowl and plate.  It was purchased at an estate sale in Biglerville, PA, at a farm that had been in the same family for 200 years and the remaining family had decided to donate it to agricultural research.