About 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
Question My description noted here is the ONLY information I have. I also do not know the importance of this information. There are four sets of markings.
The portcullis with the date of 1826
is a City of Westminster mark. The crowned G IV mark is a City of London mark. The cinquefoil over the letter L is a Borough of Leicester mark.
This is (marked) "quart" bulbous (or 'bellied') measure tankard.
The markings are clear. The tankard is in good shape except for a slight ding on the lip and a small split where the belly is the widest(as if the piece was made in parts and worked together. Any valuation and information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Anthony Pizzuti
Answer Your information appears to be good as far as it goes. This is probably a conventional bellied measure of Imperial quart capacity, made around 1830 in London, judging from the particular marks used.
The split has developed along a seam where two cast parts are soldered together - it can be repaired, but requires specialist skills to do so neatly.
Value would be around US$60, perhaps US$100 restored, provided the surface is good.
