If the mark is hand-drawn, check its shape and what surrounds it. If it resembles old familiar marks of Meissen, Sevres and the like but is a bit too embellished, its probably a fake. If also shown with an old date or a model number, its probably recent. Examine for “true” signs of aging—these can be faked.

What is the mark for Meissen china?

The augustus rex mark or monogram (AR) was introduced by Meissen in the first half of the 18th century when the crossed swords were introduced.

What is the most expensive collectible?

This is our proprietary list of the worlds 100 Most Expensive Collectibles .100 Greatest Collectibles.CollectibleCategoryValueMarilyn Monroes White DressClothing$5.4 MillionBlue Diamond RingJewelry$7.98 Million1963 G.I. JoeAction Figures$200,000.Cowardly LionCostumes$2 Million101 more rows•25 Aug 2015