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Hi, I bought what appears to be a handmade antique pewter cup today at a garage sale. I am wondering where it came from. The cup is approx 4-5 in tall, has handmade flower designs all over it with 3 leaf clovers at the top and base of the cup. The cup smells like coins (money). The design is in silver and gold colors, it looks tarnished. I do not see any markings anywhere on the cup. See attached image.
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This appears to be a type of metalwork made in India, similar to bidriware. Made in vast quantities in modern times, often brought to the west as tourist souvenirs.
A garage sale is the right place for it, in my view!
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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