Franciscan Desert Rose (USA-made)

Estimated value: $125

Originally made in California, this pink floral stoneware was hugely popular in mid-century America. After production moved overseas, US-made sets became more collectible.

Pfaltzgraff Yorktowne

Estimated value: $150

This blue-on-gray stoneware pattern was a kitchen staple in the '70s and '80s. Though it’s been reproduced, original pieces with backstamps from that era are worth money—especially large serving items.

Noritake Savannah

Estimated value: $175

Featuring delicate florals and gold trim, this fine china pattern from the 1980s is both elegant and durable. Discontinued in the late '90s, it’s now hard to find complete sets.

Lenox Eternal

Estimated value: $225

A timeless white bone china with a gold rim, Eternal has been in and out of production over the years. Older pieces with specific backstamps are especially collectible.

Royal Albert Lavender Rose

Estimated value: $250

Royal Albert’s English bone china is always in demand. This soft pink rose pattern was discontinued decades ago, and collectors now pay well for sets in pristine condition.

Wedgwood Kutani Crane

Estimated value: $275

This Japanese-inspired design on bone china features cranes and florals in rust and gray tones. It was a wedding gift favorite and now commands high prices among collectors.

Homer Laughlin Eggshell Nautilus

Estimated value: $300

Made in the U.S. during the Depression era, this china features delicate floral decals and a creamy eggshell glaze. Some patterns—like ‘Georgian’—are more valuable.

Royal Doulton Carlyle

Estimated value: $350

A regal pattern with teal and gold accents, Carlyle is bone china at its best. It was a status symbol in its day and is now a collector favorite.

Syracuse China Old Ivory

Estimated value: $400

Syracuse China was made for both home and hotel use. The Old Ivory line includes elegant floral patterns and thick glaze, with pieces often dated by backstamp.

Noritake Rothschild

Estimated value: $450

This vintage pattern includes delicate blue scrolls, flowers, and gold trim on white porcelain. It’s elegant without being flashy and now sells for a premium.

Spode Blue Italian

Estimated value: $500

This iconic blue-and-white transferware has been in production for decades. Early 20th-century pieces with backstamps from England are the most valuable today.

Rosenthal Sanssouci

Estimated value: $550

This German porcelain pattern is known for its embossed scrollwork and floral detailing. It’s elegant and refined, and complete sets from the 1950s–60s are highly sought after.

Limoges Haviland Schleiger Patterns

Estimated value: $600

These hand-painted French porcelain patterns are among the most collectible in the world. Each Schleiger pattern is distinct, and full sets can be extremely valuable.

Wedgwood Amherst

Estimated value: $700

A dignified pattern featuring platinum trim and blue detailing, Amherst was often gifted as wedding china. Full service sets now go for top dollar, especially with serving pieces.

Royal Worcester Evesham Gold

Estimated value: $800

Famous for its colorful fruit designs and 22k gold rim, Evesham Gold was a kitchen-to-dining-room staple. It’s porcelain, not bone china, but collectors love it for its durability and charm.

Lenox Autumn

Estimated value: $900

One of Lenox’s most iconic patterns, Autumn features colorful floral medallions and a wide gold band on ivory bone china. Complete vintage sets are very collectible.

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace

Estimated value: $1,000

This hand-painted blue-on-white Danish porcelain is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Sets from the mid-20th century, especially with marks from the 1940s–50s, can sell for thousands.

Minton Ancestral

Estimated value: $1,200

Made in England, this elegant floral bone china with scalloped gold edges was produced for decades. Older versions with the Minton crown backstamp are especially desirable.

Aynsley Orchard Gold

Estimated value: $1,400

This pattern was often hand-painted with vibrant fruit and gold trim. Because no two pieces are quite alike, complete sets fetch high prices—especially signed ones.

Wedgwood Florentine Turquoise

Estimated value: $1,600

With its striking griffin border and turquoise color, this bone china pattern became a mid-century luxury favorite. Original sets from England now command premium prices.

Coalport Indian Tree

Estimated value: $1,800

A classic English pattern dating back to the 1800s, this one remained in production into the 20th century. Victorian-era versions or full early sets can be worth a small fortune.

Herend Rothschild Bird

Estimated value: $2,500

This Hungarian hand-painted porcelain pattern features songbirds and trees with gold trim. It’s still made today, but vintage full sets from the 1950s–70s are highly collectible.