1. Why are some Fitz & Floyd hallmarks in different ink [URL removed] black, green, blue, red and gold like this one shown?
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MONTROSE Reputation: 8354 See MONTROSE's booth |
Hi Monty. I can help you since Fitz & Floyd has been quite a popular name brand growing up within my household. The levels of this product vary. If the hallmark is painted in different ink colors, it offers a better opportunity (in price) for those collecting these pieces.
The “ink hallmarks” in black, red and blue is the first level in high pricing.
The green falls within a medium level and the GOLD embossed hallmark is the highest that most collectors look for.
The RAMSES and EMPRESS and I believe the CLOISONNE PEONY are in gold.
Ramses (pattern) is now hard to find (in bulk that is) but it is still out there.
The white paper stickers with the FF (initials) were made in Japan in 1970s and aren’t too expensive. You can find many in the paper and plastic stickers.
I believe this company originated in the United States before expanding production.
This brand reminds me of the holidays, the fine food and desserts served on such quality pieces.
Do they hold their deep colors after dishwashing? You bet!
Hope this helps, Brad
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bradsglassart Reputation: 423 See bradsglassart's booth |
I can’t help but here is their link at Replacements.com
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johngermaine Reputation: 576 See johngermaine's booth |
Fitz and Floyd was founded in 1960 by Pat Fitzpatrick and Robert Floyd in Dallas, Texas. The company earned a leading reputation in the consumer products industry for the quality, style and creativity of its fine china and hand-painted giftware, available exclusively through better specialty and department stores
Most if not all of the Fitz and Floyd ceramic pieces were made in Japan. While we don’t have documentation of which factories were used we have seen several pot de creme sets made for Fitz and Floyd that were also available under other porcelain sellers names.
Fitz and Floyd has produced a variety of products including teapots, dinnerware, figurines, specialty Christmas themed products and colorful majolica-style wares.
Today the Fitz and Floyd design staff creates virtually all of the company’s exclusive designs, including a variety of limited-edition teapots, figurines, waterglobes, annual Christmas ornaments, plates and bells for collectors
It seems that they had different hallmarks from embossed to printed underglaze
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Policequilts Reputation: 925 See Policequilts' booth |
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