Not all original RS porcelain is marked and there are tremendous price differences between marked and unmarked examples. A marked piece will bring five to ten times the amount of … See more

Authentic molds and blanks are well documented in the Gaston books and for years have been used to identify unmarked genuine pieces. Unfortunately, original molds and shapes are … See more

Original RS porcelain is thin, lightweight and translucent. Translucent means that light will pass through it. A simple test is to hold an object up to a bright light or window. Now place your open fingers behind the object. Your fingers should cast a dark shadow through the object. Keep in mind, however, this test is nota guarantee of age but … See more

Sometimes fakers will remove less desirable and less valuable decorations from genuine RS pieces and add decorations more in demand. Original decorations can be removed by sanding or hidden under a layer of new paint. Then the more expensive transfer–such as an animal or portrait– is added. Of course you could also encounter a … See more