I've got an antique plate with the markings M.Z and Austria on the back. The front has a profile portrait of a woman w/ long, flowing dark brown hair. The plate is approximately 12" in diamter and has a dark red and green border with gold trim.
2006-10-17 21:16:49 · 3 answers · asked by pennylee53 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Please photograph your antique plate - both its front and back views, plus a close-up of the manufacturer's markings. Scan and upload these onto your PC.
Now, go to Yahoo! Search, and type 'Antiques+evaluators' into its Search panel and click Enter. A whole list of all those who are available online will appear. Select a few who function in or near your city - and mail them individually [enclosing the pics of your plate], asking that you would like it evaluated...
At least one of them will surely be interested - and after giving the history of your antique, will make you an offer as well.
...Happy hunting !
2006-10-17 21:30:34 · answer #1 · answered by IndyaBelle 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at this, the marking on the back is the same as your plate:
http://cgi.ebay.com/M-Z-Austria-China-Plate-Saucer_W0QQitemZ330037704042QQihZ014QQcategoryZ25QQcmdZViewItem
You might have something special there. Skip the internet search and get it appraised by a couple antique dealers. Good luck!
2006-10-17 21:24:27 · answer #2 · answered by Lindsey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be able to search for an auction or antique website that may have a forum where you could discuss the item or ask questions.
2006-10-17 21:22:19 · answer #3 · answered by Vanguard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋