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Hi there, I was hoping you might be able to help. I am wanting to know the approx date of a teapot by James Dixon and sons. Hallmarks are a trumpet, below that are the letters E P B M and numbers below this are 8843 and then a 4. Kind Regards, Shannon
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1879-c1910.
EPBM = electroplated Britannia metal, a cheap silver substitute. BM is a pewter alloy formulated for fabrication (rolling, spinning,etc) rather than casting.
8843 = pattern number
4 probably the capacity in Imperial half-pints.
Martin
www.antique-metalware.co.uk
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Martin G Roberts
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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
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