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Is there an easy way to ID a china pattern?

buzzlightyearsgirlfriend — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 09:38:05 GMT

I have googled and can't find out what this one is called.

Is it easier to put up a pic of what I am trying to match?

I bought a plate and saucer at the oppie yesterday and now I have to have the cup.

Re: Is there an easy way to ID a china pattern?

amber-eyed-girl — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 09:40:09 GMT

You can image search on google, that would be the way to do it 🙂

Take a few pics, of the independent pieces, close up of the pattern

If you put up a pic here someone might know

Re: Is there an easy way to ID a china pattern?

green.fields — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 09:40:57 GMT

Put up a pickie, someone might know what it is.

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j*oono — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 09:41:53 GMT

Yes please Buzz. Put up a pic. I'd love to see it.

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freddie*rooster — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 09:57:26 GMT

Is it stamped?

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icyfroth — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 10:21:10 GMT

@buzzlightyearsgirlfriend wrote:
I have googled and can't find out what this one is called.

Is it easier to put up a pic of what I am trying to match?

I bought a plate and saucer at the oppie yesterday and now I have to have the cup.

Take a pic and put it up on the Coins, Stamps, Collectables & Antiques board.

They're pretty cluey on stuff like that, and always friendly and helpful.

Re: Is there an easy way to ID a china pattern?

nevillesdaughter — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 10:22:34 GMT

Look underneath for any sort of name or design number, then google the china brand eg Royal Doulton, Noritake etc. Even without a pattern name or number, some companies have pages showing their designs going back years.

There is also a company called Chinafinders that have local and international sites that specialise in identifying and locating locationg pieces.

If you are able to identify the brand and pattern, searches internationally (including eBay) often turn up pieces surprisingly inexpensively. I recently managed to locate an old Doulton saucer for my cousin (dog's tail knocked it off the coffee table at a family function - not MY dog), and had it sent from USA for $24 including freight and it arrived perfect in about 10 days!

Cheers,

Marina.

Re: Is there an easy way to ID a china pattern?

buzzlightyearsgirlfriend — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 10:53:41 GMT

I can't ID the pattern. The maker is Royal Grafton.

Here are some pics:

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j*oono — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 10:55:31 GMT

That's beautiful Buzz. I hope you can find the cup.

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j*oono — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:02:55 GMT

The closest I can find is the Malvern set but it is a different edge. The floral pattern is very much alike but not quite the same.

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twyngwyn — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:17:52 GMT

item #221483791224

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the*scarlet*pimpernel — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:18:14 GMT

That's beautiful Buzz.

Do what Icy suggested and post it on the Collectables board.

Re: Is there an easy way to ID a china pattern?

twyngwyn — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:27:41 GMT

191240644509
Sorry, posted wrong Item # above

Re: Is there an easy way to ID a china pattern?

nevillesdaughter — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:32:52 GMT

Check out item no 200824569381.

Marina.

Re: Is there an easy way to ID a china pattern?

nevillesdaughter — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:50:38 GMT

With the pattern no - 6712 - you should be able to browse and search the china pattern matching sites (there are heaps) at your leisure and maybe find the cup.

Good luck,

Marina.

Re: Is there an easy way to ID a china pattern?

nevillesdaughter — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 12:11:29 GMT

If you go to www.replacements.com and work your way through China-alphabetical list - Royal Grafton to the pages of codes to 6712, they have your pattern and it looks like you can put your name on a list or order it.

Cheers,

Marina.

Re: Is there an easy way to ID a china pattern?

the*scarlet*pimpernel — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 12:18:41 GMT

@nevillesdaughter wrote:
If you go to www.replacements.com and work your way through China-alphabetical list - Royal Grafton to the pages of codes to 6712, they have your pattern and it looks like you can put your name on a list or order it.

Cheers,
Marina.

http://www.replacements.com/webquote/RGR6712.htm

Re: Is there an easy way to ID a china pattern?

buzzlightyearsgirlfriend — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 12:26:48 GMT

Thanks!

I've put my name down for the cup.

You ladies are very helpful.

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buzzlightyearsgirlfriend — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 12:40:26 GMT

And, OMG this is a dangerous business. I go hunting for one cup and find loads of amazing, exquisite china that I just lust after.

I didn't buy. Could have. Want to. Didn't.

Sigh...

Re: Is there an easy way to ID a china pattern?

the*scarlet*pimpernel — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 12:47:25 GMT

It does say it's discontinued and they don't have any in their hot little hands at the moment.

I always check out the saucers and china whenever I see any at the markets or I'm in a 2nd hand shop. I'll try and remember that pattern and keep an eye out for a cup. My Aunt and Grandmother had RG stuff so my eye is drawn to it.

My sister has a saucer she wants to find the cup for. It's a long saucer, so it has room for a teacup and some bikkies. Are they called tennis something or other? It has pink and yellow flowers on it.