Ever heard of 're-glazing' old/vintage china?

[vintagefabricaddict]

I've been selling off a collection of Meakin china last week. had an enquiry about were any of them 're-glazed'. I said to the woman I've never heard of such a thing, what a lot of trouble it would be and probably impossible. I then decided to give the plates etc a good look and sure enough some have glaze going all over top and bottom with the makers stamp only partial visible. The others have a creamy white bottom and a good dark makers stamp.

However, I still don't believe it, each plate is a different colour. My theory is that the maker changed the way they did things as this design was manufactured for over 10 years. But am i wrong??? ever heard of 're-glazing'? the design is South Seas.

[siddieswans]

I have never heard of it in the context of china like this. I had a Google and apparently re-glazing of entire pieces is possible, but only in a professional kiln, which would make it ridiculous for vintage pieces like this. I am sure that any differences you may spot in your pieces are differences in manufacture - as you say, this pattern would have been produced over a span of years.

Perhaps your buyer is wondering if any have been restored - ie a chip repaired and then that repair re-glazed? I remember a standard description on vintage pieces used to be "no chips, cracks or restorations." Perhaps now people are adding "re-glazing!"

Anyway I am very pleased I looked at your listings, because I had NO idea you could sell Meakin South Seas pieces individually like that! Well done!

Though I don't envy you that packing up; hope lots went to the same buyer!

[bsal6160]

Re-glazing is usually used on items such as bathtubs and sink. So not really re-glazing but re-enamelling.

[vintagefabricaddict]

Thanks! though i do it because 1 - its easier for me and 2 people want only one or two pieces to complete a set. I agree wtih all you said there. This buyer had very low feedback so I'm thinking she was just inexperienced. cheers