Look for a crown or other similar symbol on the back of the piece to determine if its from England. Current manufacturers use modern colors, such as lime green, teal and even purple to color their china, so these pieces wont be as valuable as older, more traditional patterns.

How much is a set of bone china worth?

Many of the serving pieces in this dinnerware pattern are valued at $100 or more. Your fine bone china may be even more valuable. Look carefully at the fine bone china; check the condition with a magnifying glass.

How do I find out how much my old china is worth?

Look for a back stamp or marker stamp. Once you know the manufacturer, you can look up the approximate value of the piece online. The back/marker stamp is usually found on the bottom of the dinnerware.

What should I look for in bone china?

If you hold up any piece of bone china up to a light and place your hand behind it, you should be able to see your fingers through it. Bone china also has a certain clear ring if you flick the edge of a cup or plate with your fingernail.

Is bone china worth money?

Antique fine bone china can be worth a lot of money, especially when its a rare piece from a renowned manufacturer. To make sure its fine bone china, hold it up to the light. If it has a translucent, almost see-through quality, then it is.