#Unikat #Polish #Pottery #Real #Replica #WorthPoint
Whenever I go thrifting, I always begin in the housewares aisle. Although this isn’t the section for designer clothing labels or flashy discount jewelry, I love the housewares aisle because there’s so much to investigate. Some folks might be less than thrilled about picking through shelf after jam-packed shelf of other people’s old plates and discarded home décor, but I’ve found that these crowded aisles are the best place for hidden treasure. You never know what amazing find could be hiding behind the discarded candleholders and sundry knickknacks. And, of course, the best way to sort through this mass of potential treasure is to shop with your WorthPoint app in hand.
On this particular thrifting mission, one piece in particular caught my eye. As soon as I saw its shape, colors, and design, I instantly wondered if this could be an authentic piece of Unikat Polish pottery. I already have a few Unikat pieces, and I hoped this would be another one to add to my growing collection. Even better, when I turned this piece upside down, I could definitely see that there was some kind of mark hidden beneath the price tag, which is always a positive sign. I decided that, for a few bucks, it was worth the opportunity to take this item home and do a side-by-side comparison with my other Unikat pieces (with the help of WorthPoint’s research tools, of course).
Wondering what I uncovered during my Unikat deep dive with WorthPoint? Watch the full video to see my side-by-side pottery comparison and to find out if this piece is a real Unikat item or an eye-catching replica.
In the end, the opportunity to examine this pottery next to my authentic Unikat pottery was worth what I paid at the thrift store. But, for collectors and resellers who want to do their research on the go, the WorthPoint app (available on iOS and Android) is here for you! It’s a fantastic way to research marks, check out price comparisons, and even do some quick reading on your next potential buy. Until next time, let WorthPoint help you make the most of your housewares treasure hunt on your next thrift trip.
On the hunt to identify a mystery item of your own? In addition to our Price Guide, WorthPoint’s Dictionary, Marks, and Library tools each have thousands of entries to help you identify an item and figure out what it’s worth.
In addition to her role as HIP’s curator of photography, Allison Radomski is a writer and filmmaker. She spends her days hunting for analog cameras, scoring her own movies in her laundry closet, and building her collections of Polaroids and handkerchiefs. She has degrees in cinema & media studies and religious studies from the University of Chicago.
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