Expert: Martin G Roberts - 4/10/2007

Question
OK, here goes. The bottom of the teapot says S or 8, 'hard to tell', then James Dixon & Sons then Sheffield then the pattern number and another number. I've read all the James Dixon questions I could find. Here is what I think: this teapot is pumpkin shaped with 2 pegs on each side. It has a fixed handle directly above the hinged lid which appears to have a wood center. It sits on a warmer. I think it is pewter since there are no hallmarks or EP or other silver symbols. I was told it was made in 1897. Do you think I'm close on some of this. I've searched the web trying to find a teapot that looked similar but no luck so far. Thanks for your time!!!!!!!!!

Answer
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Well done on the research, but this is a spirit kettle, not a teapot. Common items. 1897 is exceedingly precise, so I don't believe it unless there is documentary evidence - but the type is late 19th or early 20th century.

Value about 100 dollars.