A few things from Saturday

[lookin-for-treasure]

Hi guys, here are a few of the things I picked up this Saturday. I'm not really sure what any of it is but thought they looked interesting. Any thoughts on what they might be would be appreciated.

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

How to Research for Treasure Hunting and Metal Detecting From Lead Generation to Vetting - Grab it through Amazon!

[Mekong Mike]

No idea. maybe something used to cover food.

 

[mojjax]

Butter Dish ?

 

[pong12211]

Is it big enough for maybe a cake to fit under.. Maybe went with a matching set of teacups if it's big enough..

 

[diggummup]

Answered in your other thread. What are the marks on the bottom? Who made it?

 

[lookin-for-treasure]

Hi diggummup, thanks for answering my question. I hoped you would come by. I can't find a maker anywhere on the piece. I would really like to identify it but don't know how. I searched over 1000 butter cheese dishes on ebay but couldn't find one like it anywhere. I paid a dollar for it.

 

[Nickleanddime]

No offense that's why I stay awa from stuff like this. I use to buy up dishes and odds and ends thinking I'd make a killing on resale. Guess what I have a closet full of junk. If it doesn't have a mark most likely it's nothing special. Hand signed pottery is good items, anything that you see with a makers name that rings a bell pick it up if its cheap. Don't buy stuff that is knicked or worn. I've learned the hard way with tossing money down on stuff like this. I'm putting rtoghter a tip thread of what to pick up at sales to resale fastest and best profit. Hopefully it'll be up soon. Have a great day!

 

[diggummup]

No offense that's why I stay awa from stuff like this. I use to buy up dishes and odds and ends thinking I'd make a killing on resale. Guess what I have a closet full of junk. If it doesn't have a mark most likely it's nothing special. Hand signed pottery is good items, anything that you see with a makers name that rings a bell pick it up if its cheap. Don't buy stuff that is knicked or worn. I've learned the hard way with tossing money down on stuff like this. I'm putting rtoghter a tip thread of what to pick up at sales to resale fastest and best profit. Hopefully it'll be up soon. Have a great day!

I can agree with most of what you said to a certain point. I'm sure we've all bought things that aren't worth too much at resale. It's a learning experience. The way I see it, as long as it's cheap (and you can afford it), it's no big deal. You can always have your own yard sale to get rid of it. I still buy things i'm unsure of. I've made some really good scores by doing that. Heck, I even bought one of these covered butters before. Different pattern, same basic shape but marked. Wasn't worth much but at he time i'd never saw one before so for a buck or two I bought it. Ended up reselling it for a few dollars more at my own yard sale. The only bad thing about selling "dishes" is the packing material and time involved in boxing it up correctly. Many types "dishes" are worth very good money.

FWIW- Most of the really old (17th -19th century) English table wares are not marked, and much of it is highly valuable. If it's marked "bone china" or "made in" you can bet it's from the 20th century. You just have to know what your looking at/for. Lots of modern (mid 20th century and up) stuff is not marked also, or it could have had a sticker label attached at one time.

lookin- Can you see through the plate if you hold it up to a strong light source? That will determine if it's bone china. All this being said I believe your piece probably dates to the mid 20th century and probably English made but I can't rule out Japan. Value- modest.

 

[lookin-for-treasure]

Thanks to all that replied. I really enjoy this forum. Yes, I'm very new at this as I've only been into it for around five weeks. I've enjoyed it immensely. Even with my lack of knowledge on things, I've still been able to be profitable every weekend I've been out. I have bought some things I wonder if I will ever sell them but it's part of the learning process. I've been staying on this site, studying ebay, and talking with others. I generally haven't paid more than a dollar on anything since I've been in this so I've had minimal investment other than time and gas. Thanks again for all your input guys.