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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;judy, post: 233798, member: 965&quot;]Bisque mantle figurines around 1900. Dep mark could be French or German.</p><p><br /></p><p><font size="6"><b>Occasionally in the world of antiques, you may come across a mark, DEP, which could mean either <a href="http://search.ebay.com/Depose-Deponiert" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://search.ebay.com/Depose-Deponiert" rel="nofollow">Depose</a> or Deponiert. This mark is commonly found on German or French <a href="http://search.ebay.com/bisque-doll" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://search.ebay.com/bisque-doll" rel="nofollow">bisque dolls</a>, celluloid,&nbsp; porcelain, jewelry, glass or metal goods. Dep stands for the German word Deponiert which means registered, or copyright. Dep is also a shortened form of Depose which is French for registered.Without knowing a manufacturer or country of origin, it is safe to say that if your item is marked DEP, it is most likely of French or German manufacture. This guide with help you translate some of the most common words that are found or may be found on French or German antiques and vintage collectibles.</b></font>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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