Original Currier & Ives prints are very valuable. Some have sold for $100,000 or more. Well executed reproductions of Currier & Ives images also bring high values with prices in the thousands to tens of thousands of dollars each.

How old are Currier and Ives dishes?

SALE 6 Pcs Vintage Currier and Ives Blue and White Dishes Currier & Ives Dinnerware is the most popular pattern ever produced by the Royal China Company of Sebring, Ohio. This dinnerware, with scenes from Currier & Ives prints, was produced from 1950 to 1986.

Are all Currier and Ives dishes marked?

In the set, only the bowls are marked with the Currier & Ives mark. The other pieces, although they match general theme of the bowls, do not have a mark. The marked dishes say they were made by Royal, in the USA.

What is Willow Ware?

: dinnerware that is usually blue and white and that is decorated with a story-telling design featuring a large willow tree by a little bridge.

How can you tell if Currier and Ives are fake?

The designation Currier and Ives, or Nathaniel Currier, and a street address in New York City should be at the bottom of the picture. It should not include any other name. Original prints are made of a series of short lines. If you look at the print with a magnifying glass and see dots, you probably own a copy.

Is Blue Willow china worth anything?

Despite its humble reputation as “blue collar china,” some Blue Willow is worth thousands. It’s considered better quality than mass-produced versions made later in China, Japan and the U.S. Unique pieces such as covered dishes and coffee pots are also more valuable than dishes and cups.

How do you identify Currier and Ives dishes?

Identification. Currier & Ives plates often have a white background, with the image in blue. Not all plates have a stamp or identifying mark on the back, but many do. If the plate does have a stamp, it should list Currier & Ives, with the pattern name below, and “by Royal” underneath.

Is Willow Ware valuable?

What is the most expensive china?

Fine China: The Most Expensive Porcelain In The World

  • 5 Joseon Porcelain: $1.2 Million.
  • 4 Blood Red Porcelain: $9.5 Million.
  • 3 Jihong Porcelain: $10 Million.
  • 2 Blue and White Porcelain: $21.6 Million.
  • 1 Qing Dynasty Porcelain: $84 Million.

Are Currier and Ives prints copyrighted?

All Currier & Ives lithographs were published before 1923. So they are all out of copyright, all in the public domain.

Where can I buy a currier and Ives dinner plate?

Replacements.com is one of the top online companies specializing in dinnerware. The site has thousands of different patterns from different manufacturers, and sells dishes by the single piece. The prices are set according to the market value and give you the chance to complete your set. As of 2011, the basic 10-inch plate is priced at $19.99.

What do you need to know about Currier and Ives?

The plates were mass-produced and available to the general public, which means collectors only want pieces in very good to excellent condition. When you do sell the plates, clearly identify damaged spots. Currier & Ives plates often have a white background, with the image in blue.

How much does a 1973 Currier and Ives calendar cost?

A 1973 calendar plate retails for $27.99, while later editions sell for around $17 to $23. The price a large company such as Replacements.com gets for a plate, and the price you get for the plate, vary drastically. If you sell the plates as a package deal, you’ll likely earn less per plate. A complete set is often worth more than a single plate.

How much did Currier and Ives across continent sell for?

In December 2018 Swann sold one of the firm’s most idyllic western pictures: Across the Continent, 1868, which earned $62,500, a record for the image and is the second-highest auction price for a Currier & Ives print.