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British Registered Design Number Date Lookup

Research British registered design records and keep a source-linked personal lookup ledger. Use realistic inputs and review the notes before making buying, selling, restoration, or research decisions.

Mobile-friendlySimple first, advanced optionalIllustrative estimates

Enter your details

Example values are provided where useful. Replace them with your own figures or documented observations.

Enter the number as printed in the official record; avoid guessing prefixes.
A four-digit year or short evidence note, not proof.
More options (optional)
Transcribe from the reference record.
Enter a date as shown by the official record.
Use the official search result or a reliable archive record.

Personal registered-design record ledger

Save records you have verified. This ledger stays in this browser on this device; it is not a shared database. Never save confidential information here.

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Open official UK registered-design search

How to use this tool

  1. Enter the design number and any date claim you want to check.
  2. Open the official UK IPO search and verify the matching record, owner, status, and dates.
  3. Save verified record details in the browser ledger; search or export your own notes as needed.

How the result works

A registered-design search record can support research into when a design was registered, granted, or published. It does not prove that the specific antique in hand was produced on that date.

The ledger is stored in browser local storage on this device. Export a backup if you need to preserve it; clearing site data or changing browsers can remove or separate records.

Frequently asked questions

Does the tool query the official register automatically?
No. It links to the official UK IPO search and lets you record details from the source you verify.
What does the personal ledger store?
It stores the number, owner/designer, date, source URL, and a research note in local browser storage.
Are stored records synchronized with my Gemsmakers account?
No. They remain in the current browser on this device unless you export and move the file yourself.
Does a design date prove the antique’s manufacturing date?
No. It records a legal registration/grant/publication event and must be corroborated with production and provenance evidence.
Where should I look up a UK design number?
Use the official GOV.UK registered-design search, which supports searching by design number or owner.

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