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I have a pair of handled pewter candleholders. The marks on the bottoms are worn but I can make out W M and some kind of cartouche in between the letters. Underneath there are 4 hallmarks. One of them looks like a gargoyle. I cannot make out the others. The closest name I could come up with was William Marples. You have any idea? Thank you
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These are fake pewterer's marks, used by makers of reproduction pewter wares in Birmingham around 1920-60, which will be the date of your candleholders. The small marks (pseudo-hallmarks), are copies of the marks used by Ingram & Hunt and successor firms of Bewdley around 1780-1840.
Martin
www.antique-metalware.co.uk
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| Comment | Thank you... At least I can say that the England stamp on the handle is real. | ||
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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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