How it works
This is a complete and illustrated
encyclopedia for antiques
(Dictionary of Marks and Antiques Pricing Guide)
to help our members identify and
appraise Antiques & Collectibles of any kind and from around the
world
HELP GUARANTEED - If you cannot find your marks or have doubts,
as a member you can contact our
specialists for free and at no
additional cost. We are on stand-by to share
our knowledge and help you identify your treasures.
Our specialists are trained accredited
professional appraisers with many years of experience.
All of our staff
are passionate collectors or antiques dealers and also understand the
business side of antiques. We know the importance of fast
and accurate information and we are here to help you make the right
decision when buying or selling.
On the road, at the office or in the comfort of your own home, our entire content is available as a normal
website that can be viewed on any internet device.
You can use a computer, laptop, smart phone, iPad and any other device
connected to the web. There is no need to buy any books or
download any software or special programs to use our services. You
do not need to be technical or a computer guru - it is even easier and
faster than using books.
Access is instant and
available 24/7.
UNLIMITED ACCESS -
You may use our services at any
time and as frequently as you wish.
All services are totally illustrated with
clear images (visual reference) and
full of useful information. There is no need
to join a Forum or Message Board or send photos and descriptions.
All services include advanced search features and research
tools to find all the information you need easily and quickly. Our
reference material is constantly updated and we always strive to improve
by adding more features.
Our antiques guides are accurate,
informative and always up-to-date. Our
services include actual clear images of marks and auction records displayed
nicely and with care. You will be amazed at
how easy they are to use. We are your complete source of
reference information on antiques and collectibles of any kind. You will find what you need
quickly and you can always ask our experts for more help at no extra charge. We check
and double check our information for accuracy and always add new facts
as we find them. No need to keep buying the latest editions of books and
no costs for newer software or App versions or updates.
Our identification reference
guides (Marks4Ceramics.com and Marks4Silver.com) help in
finding marks, backstamps, markings, hallmarks and other signs or
trademarks that can tell you who the maker is and when your items were
made. All marks in our vast
reference library and databases are displayed in special photo albums
and are divided in Shape or Letter Categories to locate them easily and
quickly. Special features include advanced research tools such as
a
NAME
SEARCH and an
INITIALS SEARCH that can instantly find the marks
from our databases for any
company or studio or by the initials of a Silversmith or Jeweler.
Marks are from around the world and span all times and periods and
for any decorative or artistic style.
Information about each company or artist is also provided in a brief
Fact Sheet to help you learn more about your treasures or heirlooms.
Learn how to tell a recent reproduction
from an authentic antique - Our
identification guides include recent reproductions and forged marks to
help you determine if your item is genuine or a fake. We add more
such marks all the time and you can see them side-by-side to the real
ones so that you can tell the difference instantly and easily.
Our appraisal guide (Values4Antiques.com) uses a "smart" internal
search program to find auction records that are accurate and timely.
Your search is immediately translated to all relevant terms that will
locate the items you are trying to find with photos, descriptions,
prices, location and date sold and from any category of antiques or
collectibles. You can print the results for your records or
to use for a formal appraisal.
Membership access is available on a subscription basis and at a
very low flat rate. There are no
other costs or fees and nothing to buy. Our services are dedicated
to antiques research only. When you sign up, you will
immediately realize that we have assembled the most comprehensive and
extensive reference material related to antiques & collectibles in the
world.
To view specific examples on how our
services work, visit:
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For examples from our Marks4Ceramics.com
to identify marks on Porcelain, Chinaware marks or Pottery
marks
click here...
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For examples from our Marks4Silver.com to identify hallmarks on Silver or Silverplate & Precious Metals,
vintage or contemporary Jewelry marks, Pewter marks and other
Metalware
click here...
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For examples of our Values4Antiques.com to
appraise and find prices of any antique or
collectible
click here...
