Hi I'm trying to identify a mark on an animal (red Hippo) figurine i bought The mark is very clear a red Moose head with i think a "B", i did wonder if it might be Russian Can anyone help me please?
FL said
8:40 AM, 09/03/08
a picture of the mark would be helpful .
rholynmama said
12:01 AM, 02/26/09
I too am looking to identify this mark on a Misha Bear Olympic figurine. Any ideas?
I realize this is a late reply, but I just found your query while I was looking for a different Russian pottery backstamp. I think the second image on the following page is your ID:
http://www.rus-sell.com/article5-Russian+porcelain+factories+marks+and+signs.html
cpaszkow said
11:03 PM, 10/27/09
Hi = did you ever found out the origin of your mark? I think I have the same one and also am trying to find out the origin.
Thanks,
Catherine
Sharon said
1:30 PM, 11/17/09
Don't know if you have found info about moose mark. It is from the Verbilki Porcelain Factory. Started in 1754 by englishman, Frances Gardner. Nationalized in 1917. Still in operation today. Old pieces can be quite valuable. Hope it's helpful. Sharon
I'm trying to identify a mark on an animal (red Hippo) figurine i bought
The mark is very clear a red Moose head with i think a "B", i did wonder if it might be Russian
Can anyone help me please?