Lots of porcelain, big differences.
Porcelain turns up in almost every house clearance. Most of it fetches little, but some pieces fetch far more – and the differences are hard to see for a layperson.
Start from the bottom.
The mark on the base is the first clue to maker and period. After that come condition, completeness for sets and what comparable pieces have recently sold for.
5-step checklist
- Photograph and identify the base mark
- Check for chips, cracks, wear and restorations
- For sets: count what is complete
- Look for comparable sold pieces
- For rare marks, ask an expert
What matters
Hold it to the light
Hairline cracks are easier to see.
Keep sets together
Complete sets are often worth more.
Watch demand
Tastes change, and prices with them.
When to call an expert?
Set a value threshold: above it, items are valued by a specialist or expert rather than at intake. In go2markt.de such an item goes to review automatically.
You decide who values what.
- Staffup to €20 directly
- Valuer€20–500 and unclear items
- Expertfrom €500
Example – you set the thresholds.