Belleek China: A Guide to Marks, Patterns and Prices is a guide on how to know what is worth.

The pottery was created in the mid 1800s.One of the best-known products from Ireland is Belleek pottery, so finding out what it is worth is fairly easy.The pottery was created after John Caldwell Bloomfield took over the Castle Caldwell estate in the village of Belleek, Ireland, from his father in 1849.The materials for making pottery were found after a survey of the land by an amateur mineralogist.

Make sure you have a piece of china that is Belleek.The porcelain is covered with a yellow glaze that looks wet.There are basket-weave patterns of two or three strands in many classic Belleek pieces.

The mark is known as the Belleek mark.The size and shape of the mark have not changed since 1891.Each mark has a picture of a harp, a tower, an Irish wolfhound, shamrocks or a simple banner with the name Belleek on it.All of the marks are black, green, gold, brown or blue.

You can search online for your piece.You can compare your piece to recent sales and auctions on several websites.This isn't the most professional way to find out what your Belleek is worth, but it will give you a general idea.

Look for a professional appraisal.There is a professional that specializes in pottery and fine china.They can appraise your piece for insurance or resale purposes.