Can anyone tell me how to verify that a Waterford bowl is authentic? I was told this one is the Glendore pattern. Someone said there is a “milky” mark on the bottom. I found that, but is it supposed to have a mark or anything? I know nothing about, so would appreciate any help! Thanks in advance for your help.
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DoodlesPlace Reputation: 18 See DoodlesPlace's booth |
You can always e-mail a clear photo [URL removed]
[email protected] and they will identify the item and pattern etc. if it is in their data base or if they have it in stock.
You can also browse Waterford [URL removed]
replacements.com..then click on crystal at the top, and so on.
Best of Luck
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DavidsBargainBin Reputation: 39 See DavidsBargainBin's booth |
Please email Replacements Ltd. like Nicks suggested. This looks like the Waterford Glendore pattern. Not all Waterford was signed….seconds often have no signature. The authentic mark is an acid etch Waterford in script and/or the traditional seahorse and Waterford acid etch mark. Often this mark is very difficult to see and read. Sometimes they were put on the side of the piece or on the very bottom. When put on the bottom they became difficult to find because of the wear on the bottom of the piece.
Best of luck!
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euroholic Reputation: 154 See euroholic's booth |
Thank you both for the info! Will do. Much appreciated. :)
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DoodlesPlace Reputation: 18 See DoodlesPlace's booth |
A lot of times when I’m unsure of the pattern, I’ll search at replacements. But I do my search in the photo gallery.
Go to replacements.com
click on crystal
Then W
Waterford
Then click on the blue bar along the left side of the page
This will give you thumbnails of the patterns. I’ve found this a lot easier than searching by name.
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AbbysAttic Reputation: 395 See AbbysAttic's booth |
You may need to use a jeweler’s loop to find the mark on older pieces. Most of the marks are acid-etched which does make a milky mark.
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tulvog Reputation: 26 See tulvog's booth |
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