THE PIECE: An antique porcelain compote ... Manufactured under the mark "Royal," Sevres porcelain was intended to rival established German manufacturers Meissen and Dresden.

In addition to the marks on the bottom of the porcelain pieces, you can also use the china patterns to determine if you've ...

She was well known for having an eye for a bargain, so much so that a 250-year-old plate she bought for £13 at an antiques shop ... huge collection of French Sevres porcelain at Woolley and ...