IDENTIFICATION

In most cases, BC Ceramic pieces can be identified by form, mould number, or unique decoration alone. Fortunately, most items also have additional features, markings, or labels which makes identification that much easier.

Practically all BC Ceramic articles have a well-formed and unglazed foot “ring” on the bottom. (Some dishes and shallow bowls have feet located at one end and no foot “ring”)

Some pieces come with paper labels in one of several different styles or colours. In addition to the ones shown below, there is also a label in the shape of a maple leaf.

In addition to the 4-digit mould number - usually impressed, but sometimes in relief - many items have “Vancouver,” or “Canada” (or both) impressed on the bottom.

Often, handwritten inscriptions such as “By Herta” or “Décor by Herta”
or the name of the décor, appear on the bottom along with the mould number.

Lamps often have the gold safety certification label, which includes the name of the company, still glued on the socket.

Here are some common means of identification:

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