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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dgbjwc, post: 829113, member: 308&quot;]Hi Komo - If the whole purpose is to evaluate items for value then this is probably a bit of wasted exercise but I, for one, am still learning about this item.&nbsp; Even if it only sells for $5 in a yard sale (and it might well might) it does have quite a bit of history to it.&nbsp; The sloppy transfer is actually very common on this types of pieces.&nbsp; The idea was to churn them out as quickly as possible.&nbsp; The holes are a bit puzzling but you have to admit they are well drilled especially as a later addition.&nbsp; Usually you can see some type of chipping from that added work.&nbsp; And the new information regarding the mark has an interesting history.&nbsp; Chinese marks on English produced china may not be rare but are uncommon.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Maybe it&#039;s the romantic in me but I love some of these old pieces just for their own sake.&nbsp; And I love learning about them.&nbsp; I&#039;ve always been a bit of a history buff.&nbsp; Believe me, I look at schlock pretty frequently.&nbsp; You should view the various Facebook boards if you want to see a lot of items with little value!&nbsp; But I appreciate pieces with a little charm.</p><p><br /></p><p>You&#039;re where you should be.&nbsp; You know I&#039;m a friend and value your opinion.&nbsp; Every now and then a practical point of view is necessary.&nbsp; But in this case I&#039;d like to see how it plays out.&nbsp; JMHO.</p><p>Don[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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