Collecting Belleek China
Copyright (c) 2013 Joe Cleary
Among the various collectable of Irish imports comes from the company Belleek. The Belleek seal on the bottom mean quality and its collections are created with unique patterns, which many collectors jump at when they come out.
Founded in 1857, Belleek 's various china over the years has become more and more valuable and those pieces dating back to its founding have increased in value 1000 fold.
Belleek China Preferred By Collectors
It's the seal at the bottom which gives Belleek its special appeal. There are collectors who only look for the seal that has come from the 19th century while others search for special editions and particularly certain years.
Among the pieces of Belleek that many collectors are looking for are the ones from the 150th anniversary collection. These are considered the ones that will last a lifetime. You can easily find the date of the piece of Belleek at the bottom of the piece, where the stylemark sits. Over the years, this has changed and even though Belleek was founded in 1857, the mark was not officially put on there until 1863. Most collectors know pieces made between 1863 and 1890 are the most valuable and if you own them, you have a rare and very important piece.
Where to Buy?
You can find Belleek at any Irish Gift shop or import store. Many of these have websites where Bellek China can be purchased online and mailed to you. In 2013, this is a very save and convenient way of buying Belleek and since many parts of the country, Irish Gift shops are rare, it may be the only way of buying Belleek.
True collectors will also try to find Belleek on the secondary market such as eBay where there are owners looking to sell collections inherited from a loved one or just are tired of the ones they own.
Who to Buy For?
Belleek China can be purchased for anyone. You mother, wife, girlfriend or significant other would enjoy a piece of Belleek. And they make excellent Christmas, Wedding, Valentine, or Birthday gifts.
And they aren't very expensive. New Belleek pieces can be purchased for under 100 dollars, so it makes and excellent and easy gift.
And who knows? Maybe you will make a collector out of them and one day they will be looking for the key pieces in the future. It's worth a try, so why not?
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