Dealer Marks are identifying labels, stamps, plaques or inscriptions applied by antique dealers, retailers or cabinet makers to indicate ownership, stock identification or commercial sale. Antique dealer marks can provide valuable information about an object\'s history, provenance and previous ownership, while also helping researchers trace an item\'s journey through the antiques trade. Original labels should always be preserved wherever possible. *Related Terms*\ Cabinet Maker, Factory Marks, Maker\'s Marks, Provenance, Retailer Label, Trade Label.