How do you tell the value in old china dishes?
I have an 80 year old set of Noritake china dishes that were my Mother's. We are downsizing so I am thinking of selling them but am not sure who to trust. I've looked on Replacements.com but I think I need an antique dealer? I would also love advice on how to store china to make sure they are kept safe.
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They do not pay you for anything you may wish to sell to them, but they do charge you quite
a price if you are looking to buy anything . I think you would be more successful at a small
antique.
Don't you have a friend or family member that would treasure these?? I inherited my mom's set just like yours minus the sculpted plates... I love my set.. Please think about someone you know before you just give away. Smiles and blessings!
When I found out Replacements would give me very little for my platinum, charcoal expensive dishes, my daughter-in-law saw them and really wanted them...so gave them to her. The dishes were at least 60 years old.
Put them in your will! By the time it is effective, your family may, well have changed in viewpoint. Be sure to include the pieces in storage and the ones you have to use.
Just answering this query as I believe I may have the same pattern....Noritake, Ramona, #6504, right? I started trying to unload a remaining 83 of an original 120 pieces some years ago, but I was put off my the astronomical shipping costs from the West coast to the East coast. I wish I had done so then, as the sale of any kind of China, other than prized 18th century one of a kind items is almost null and void. I am learning that eBay, Hallmark, quick and disposable mindsets have contributed to the appreciation and demise of the use of fine china. Good Luck. I think I will pursue the donation route.
Hi Anne, my mother's china was thrown out when she died and I have always wanted a nice set for entertaining. Please let me know if you'd still like to see these go to a good home? I am a millenial with inherited good taste and will treasure them :)
Hi,
Look up Noritake patterns to find date and design. Then contact a Ceramics Dealer or two for a comparison value! Or maybe a Auction House can help!
Hello, to store them you can wrap them in newspaper and put them into rubber made bins.
Kitchen roll between each item. Store packed with Newspaper, but that will mean it will need washing before use. Try China Experts or Auction Houses or eBay for idea of prices.