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I have a pewter tankard dated 1731 with the name ANNO JOHANN CARL DIETZ across the top. It also has a coat of arms with one lion on each side of what looks like a basket with a sword sticking in the top. The words ES.LEBE.DAS HAND on one side and WERCK.DER.ROICHER and I think what is the makers mark BER Any ideas? or can you give me a source?
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ANNO = year, i.e. refers to the date. You need to research the name Johann Carl Dietz. There was a Johann Dietz, surgeon, who wrote an autobiography and lived around that time. But was his middle name Carl. Biographical research is not my field - over to you.
Use an online translation system to interpret the text.
If you can send me photos (to stynt@btopenworld.com) I'll comment on authenticity and origin of the piece itself (there are many forgeries and reproductions of this type of thing).
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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