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Hi, I have a pewter half pint measure with brass rim that has one verification
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mark to the left of the handle with crown and below V and R (erased) and
instead of a number what looks like e cross in a circle. To the right of the
handle there is the HALF PINT label and two more marks one that I assume is
a verification mark that says CEICN and verification number 8 (Bedford
County 1879) ? and another one with a V over a W within leaves motifs. What
is this? Another verification mark or a makers mark? Picture enclosed. Can
you help in providing informations? Many thanks and best regards Bruno
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Bruno,
Sorry to be slow replying.
The verification marks on your piece are from before the introduction of UV numbers in 1879. The cross in circle is the Arms of the City of London, used as a verification mark in the City of London until 1879. That is where your measure would have been made.
It was used in the County of Devon, in south-west England. Try inverting the photo, and you will see the mark reads DEVON. 8 will be the district number within Devon - there were 12 inspection districts in that county. The other mark in the photo appears to be another DEVON mark in a circle, struck at least twice, making the letters indistinct, and surrounding some other mark that may be another divisional mark.
If your measure bears a maker's mark, it will most likely be found inside, in the bottom. Often marks there are either obscured by accumulated dust and debris, or very worn, but usually something can be found. However, not all London made mugs and measures of this period (i.e. c1870) bear makers' marks.
Hope that helps.
Martin
www.antique-metalware.co.uk
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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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