Collectibles-General (Antiques)/Abbey Pewter

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I have a 5-piece pewter set comprising tray marked Abbey Pewter 9-53 and tea pot / coffee jug / milk jug and sugar basin all marked Abbey Peweter 10-57.  Thought to be Grandma's wedding present circa March 1904.  Any value?  How much can I expect at auction?

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Abbey Pewter was a trademark of Osborne & Co of Sheffield, England, who started making pewter around 1920, and ceased around 1939. Teasets of this date and type are really very common. At auction you would not expect more than 40 pounds / 80 dollars.

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Martin G Roberts

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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.

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A collector for twelve years and a dealer for seven.

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Journal of the Pewter Society
Pewter Society Newsletter
Bulletin of the Pewter Collectors' Club of America

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