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I have a silver pot that I think could be part of an old tea set. It is tarnished but that can be fixed I believe. It is a small pot with a handle on both sides with a cover on top. There is a mark on the bottom but it is scratched a little but I do see a name that says Poole. Maybe you know what Poole means. If the name doesn't ring a bell can you give me information of where I can find that out? I know its old and its very pretty. Thanks

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Not my field - I do not advertise expertise in silver or silverplate. I continue to be astonished by questions about silver when I give no indication of any knowledge of that field.

10 seconds on google found this: http://www.silversmithing.com/1forum.htm

which you could have found for yourself.

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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.

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A collector for twelve years and a dealer for seven.

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Journal of the Pewter Society
Pewter Society Newsletter
Bulletin of the Pewter Collectors' Club of America

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