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Hi Martin,
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What can you tell me about this stately pewter teapot or coffeepot... it is marked James Dixon and Son ....
Thanks so much,
Gary
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Hello Gary,
Coffeepot. If the mark has "son" in singular, then about 1830, if it is "sons" then c1840. It is made of Britannia metal, a pewter alloy used in fabricating from sheet metal rather than casting. Made in Sheffield, England, by the most prolific maker of such wares.
Hope that helps.
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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