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id like to know more about this kettle i have attached a picture
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it has the marks or numbrs of1556 wit the nuber 6 under that many thanks
deb
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It's a teapot. Made in Sheffield, England, around 1860. Made of Britannia metal (a pewter alloy used for raising from sheet, rather than casting). The shininess in the photo suggests it's electroplated.
1556 is just the pattern number. 6 maybe the capacity in Imperial half-pints.
Martin
www.antique-metalware.co.uk
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Martin G Roberts
Expertise
Pewter of the 19th Century and earlier from the British Isles and Ireland. I can comment on origin, date, rarity, and value. I cannot give detailed information on 'art' metalware, Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts metalware. See my website for more information: www.antique-metalware.co.uk.
Experience
A collector for twelve years and a dealer for seven.
Publications
Journal of the Pewter Society
Pewter Society Newsletter
Bulletin of the Pewter Collectors' Club of America
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