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<p>[QUOTE="ola402, post: 3598879, member: 182"]How do you guys see a signature? The photos ae so small. I know my eyes are bad but I can't see a thing even looking through a magnifying glass.</p><p><br /></p><p>Very pretty vase. At least I can see that. I had some American Belleek plates several years ago and I sold them on ebay using that maker's name. Many people collect American Belleek and Lenox Belleek. That mark is from 1906. While that signature may be (and probably is) a hobbyist, it may also be a studio decorator. The quality is very high. So if you're listing it, call it Lenox Belleek, show photos of the mark and the signature and let the buyers draw their own conclusions. You might use the term Art Nouveau in your title and Gilt or Heavy Gold trim to draw more attention. You could list it under Lenox. I know some Lenox collectors who would go for that vase right now!. If a hobbyist does a great job, their pieces will bring good prices. Here's one that is signed and dated on ebay completed listings that is not nearly as nice as your.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/American-Belleek-15-034-Porcelain-Vase-CAC-Ceramic-Arts-Lenox-Artist-Signed-Dated-/174523236510?hash=item28a265409e%3Ag%3ARYoAAOSwZzNftExj&nma=true&si=9kLN82P2WiO4ZP9KNLplSa3vWV4%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/American-Belleek-15-034-Porcelain-Vase-CAC-Ceramic-Arts-Lenox-Artist-Signed-Dated-/174523236510?hash=item28a265409e%3Ag%3ARYoAAOSwZzNftExj&nma=true&si=9kLN82P2WiO4ZP9KNLplSa3vWV4%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557" rel="nofollow">https://www.ebay.com/itm/American-Belleek-15-034-Porcelain-Vase-CAC-Ceramic-Arts-Lenox-Artist-Signed-Dated-/174523236510?hash=item28a265409e:g:RYoAAOSwZzNftExj&nma=true&si=9kLN82P2WiO4ZP9KNLplSa3vWV4%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Here are some links that might be helpful.</p><p><a href="https://potteriesoftrentonsociety.org/research/records/lenox-pottery/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://potteriesoftrentonsociety.org/research/records/lenox-pottery/" rel="nofollow">https://potteriesoftrentonsociety.org/research/records/lenox-pottery/</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.go-star.com/antiquing/belleek.htm" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.go-star.com/antiquing/belleek.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.go-star.com/antiquing/belleek.htm</a></p><p><br /></p><p>And GO BIG! I think this vase is worth it!. Good Luck![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="ola402, post: 3598879, member: 182"]How do you guys see a signature? The photos ae so small. I know my eyes are bad but I can't see a thing even looking through a magnifying glass. Very pretty vase. At least I can see that. I had some American Belleek plates several years ago and I sold them on ebay using that maker's name. Many people collect American Belleek and Lenox Belleek. That mark is from 1906. While that signature may be (and probably is) a hobbyist, it may also be a studio decorator. The quality is very high. So if you're listing it, call it Lenox Belleek, show photos of the mark and the signature and let the buyers draw their own conclusions. You might use the term Art Nouveau in your title and Gilt or Heavy Gold trim to draw more attention. You could list it under Lenox. I know some Lenox collectors who would go for that vase right now!. If a hobbyist does a great job, their pieces will bring good prices. Here's one that is signed and dated on ebay completed listings that is not nearly as nice as your. [URL='https://www.ebay.com/itm/American-Belleek-15-034-Porcelain-Vase-CAC-Ceramic-Arts-Lenox-Artist-Signed-Dated-/174523236510?hash=item28a265409e%3Ag%3ARYoAAOSwZzNftExj&nma=true&si=9kLN82P2WiO4ZP9KNLplSa3vWV4%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557']https://www.ebay.com/itm/American-Belleek-15-034-Porcelain-Vase-CAC-Ceramic-Arts-Lenox-Artist-Signed-Dated-/174523236510?hash=item28a265409e:g:RYoAAOSwZzNftExj&nma=true&si=9kLN82P2WiO4ZP9KNLplSa3vWV4%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557[/URL] Here are some links that might be helpful. [URL]https://potteriesoftrentonsociety.org/research/records/lenox-pottery/[/URL] [URL]http://www.go-star.com/antiquing/belleek.htm[/URL] And GO BIG! I think this vase is worth it!. Good Luck![/QUOTE]
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