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AUDeltaGam
03-11-2006, 01:16 PM
I went shopping at an antique store today and I got a gorgeous cup and saucer set. The stamp on the bottom says M&R Made in France. Is there anywhere I can look to try and find out more about the cup and saucer?

Thanks! :cool:
wrigley
03-11-2006, 01:34 PM
.antique china and porcelain site (http://www.antique-china-porcelain-collectibles.com/store/product_search.asp)

Scroll down and click on "Identifying Antiques by Porcelain Mark".
AUDeltaGam
03-11-2006, 01:50 PM
Originally posted by wrigley
.antique china and porcelain site (http://www.antique-china-porcelain-collectibles.com/store/product_search.asp)

Scroll down and click on "Identifying Antiques by Porcelain Mark".

That site didn't have it. Oh well, I still love what I got even if I can't find anything about it! Thanks for the help!
valkyrie
03-11-2006, 07:35 PM
Check replacements.com (http://www.replacements.com) . They have some stuff listed as M&R France (http://replacements.com/china/manu/m.htm).
AUDeltaGam
03-11-2006, 09:35 PM
Originally posted by valkyrie
Check replacements.com (http://www.replacements.com) . They have some stuff listed as M&R France (http://replacements.com/china/manu/m.htm).

Nope, not there either. Maybe my little piece is too old? Thanks for looking though :)
honeychile
03-11-2006, 09:53 PM
For any markings on glass, china, or pottery, I would try a book by Ralpha and Terry Kovel. They're the foremost experts in the area.

The only problem is that they've had dozens of books, and don't distribute the information online (that I know of). They also go back to the 1700's.
AUDeltaGam
03-12-2006, 10:58 AM
Originally posted by honeychile
For any markings on glass, china, or pottery, I would try a book by Ralpha and Terry Kovel. They're the foremost experts in the area.

The only problem is that they've had dozens of books, and don't distribute the information online (that I know of). They also go back to the 1700's.

Thanks! I'll give that a try :)
Tom Earp
03-12-2006, 12:59 PM
Maybe try "Antique Trader".
honeychile
03-13-2006, 12:23 AM
Originally posted by Tom Earp
Maybe try "Antique Trader".
My mother used to get that!! We actually did go to an auction advertised in it - and it turned out to be the estate of a family friend's parents!

They advertised it as "Over 500 Hats Alone!" and it was so much fun. I ended up doing a paper on it for a journalism class.

Oh, and it's RALPH Kovel, not Ralpha! I should have corrected it immediately - sorry!
Debra5525
07-27-2007, 08:58 AM
Any one know anything about McCoy Cookie jars:o