| Subject | Date Asked |
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| r.broadhead & co bullet teapot | 7/12/2009 |
Q: The serial number is 6735 with J.A. above the name. Please can you date it for me and tell me the ...
A: - Hello Gillian, Sorry to be a bit slow responding. R Broadhead & Co were active in Sheffield, ...
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| Pewter tankard | 7/9/2009 |
Q: 50 years ago I dug a hole in my back yard, 3ft deep, and found a piece of wood (rotten) and a ...
A: - Hello David, Sorry to be slow responding. What you have is a rowing trophy. These were common ...
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| Pewter Mark Identification | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I have recently purchased a 1/2 pint pewter beaker/cup that I can find no information about ...
A: - Hello Mark, The crowned C.H is one of the few capacity verification that lacks a regnal cypher. ...
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| Pewter mug | 5/10/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are trying to determine the origin and approximate age of a half-pint pewter mug. ...
A: - Hello Susan, Your mug is a little later than you think, dating from the mid 19th century. The ...
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| Pewter Tankard by Birks | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I have a pewter tankard which I am looking for information about. The handle is in the shape of a ...
A: - Hello Joleen, Your piece dates from the 1930s, I would say. The style of the handle echoes Art ...
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| Pewter Pint | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I have a photo of the glass bottom pint,it is in bad condition do you know the age.
A: - Hello Paulette, Thanks for the photo. As you say, it is in poor condition. This is a style known ...
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| G Farmiloe & Sons | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 cm high pewter? handleless mug, vase? It is stamped G Farmiloe & Sons,London. It has ...
A: - Hello Philipa, Your description suggests a half-pint (1/2 P...) beaker of about 1880, made in ...
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| pewter coffee urn? | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I have a pewter coffee urn that has been in my family. It is about 13 inches tall pear shape 6 in. ...
A: - Hello Bridget, Objects like this are most commonly products of the Low Countries, and 19th ...
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| pewter mug ? | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I bought a pewter mug from an antiques fair, It was found in the sea and has barnacles to the ...
A: - Hello Gavin, Good question, with lots of well observed detail. The maker's marks, which you ...
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| ½ PINT mug by James Yates | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I have a ½ PINT mug by James Yates, it bears on the rim a UV verification mark VR 355 (Kent from ...
A: - Hello Bruno, All accurately interpreted - well done! One small point: although 357 was allocated ...
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| pewter coffee pot | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I have a pewter? coffee pot marked John A Ashberry & sons sheffield with the sign "true and fast ...
A: Your coffee was made by John A Asberry & Sons of Sheffield, England, in the 1850s. 261 is the ...
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| pewter/silver teapot | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I have a family teapot that has come down to me. It seems too shiny to be pewter, not shiny enough ...
A: - Hello Debby, Sorry to be slow replying. I'll do the easy bit first: 9146 is a pattern number, ...
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| James Dixon teapot | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Roberts, I purchased several old James Dixon teapots last year, most either said pewter or looked ...
A: - Hello Michelle, Sorry to be slow replying. From the photo it seems there is some plating that ...
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| Britannia metal teapot | 3/31/2009 |
Q: The markings are EPBM JD&Co Ltd 988 2 1/2 pints ...
A: Sorry to be slow replying. Your teapot is by James Deakin & Co of Sheffield, England, and dates ...
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| Pewter container, heavily engraved | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I am seeking information on this piece. I've owned it for several years and I love it but I haven't ...
A: - Hello Connie, Sorry to be slow replying. What an interesting thing - I've never seen one quite ...
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| G. L. & Co. S | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I have inherited my grandmother's pewter teapot (with) wooden handle, sugarbowl and cream jug. The ...
A: - Hello Kam, Sorry to be slow replying. Your teaset was made by George Lee & Co of Sheffield, ...
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| Half pint measure | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have a pewter half pint measure with brass rim that has one verification mark to the left of the ...
A: - Bruno, Sorry to be slow replying. The verification marks on your piece are from before the ...
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| Small Pewter Covered Serving Plate | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I purchased a this plate for my husband (hoping to use for this for the honored person on birthdays, ...
A: - Hello Maia, What a great idea, using a pewter plate for breakfast - I wish more people would do ...
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| james dixon pewter dish | 3/15/2009 |
Q: i have a james dixon and sons pewter dish the markings say sheffield plate cornish pewter 04866 it ...
A: - Hello Jules, Dixons were a prolific manufacturer of pewter, amongst other things, in Sheffield, ...
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| what can you tell me about this item | 3/15/2009 |
Q: My 101 year old South African mother in law recently died and we are going through her things. We ...
A: - Hello Anita, Your piece was made by Viners, the famous cutlery firm, in Sheffield, England who ...
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| Pewter Tea Pot | 3/14/2009 |
Q: We have a pewter tea pot about 6 1/2" tall with a circumference of 14 1/2". It has a hinged lid with ...
A: - Hello Susie, Your teapot was made in Sheffield, England, by James Allan, a Britannia metal ...
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| old english pewter tankard | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I have a musical tankard that plays little brown jug(although a little tired) on the front its ...
A: - Hello Christine, These novelty mugs are products of various makers in Sheffield, England, and ...
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| pewter mug | 3/11/2009 |
Q: the first is a crest with v r 396 another with g r 396 with a 2 under it then an [a[ with 19 and 16 ...
A: - Hello Kevin, The marks with VR or GR and 396 are capacity verifications applied by weights and ...
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| pewter tankard | 3/10/2009 |
Q: please could you tell me about the following touch marks. rampent lion,snakes ...
A: - Hello Philip, I suspect the marks are a little worn, as the letters are incomplete. These INT ...
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| Pewter set from 1970's | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I was having a clear-out in my parent's attic a set of Pewter items (with Selangor Pewter ...
A: - Hello Daniella, Royal Selangor is a large manufacturer in Malaysia, who are still active today. ...
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| Circular Hipflask...4ozs size? | 3/9/2009 |
Q: The flask has an ornate celtic design on one face, poss from Book of Kells/Lindisfarne Gospels. The ...
A: - Hello Stuart, Your flask is a modern piece, made in Sheffield by any one of several different ...
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| Measuring tankards, query on marks, age, and use | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I have a pint measuring jug stamped: crown over VR, over 57. It is also stamped 'R.E.Lane - ...
A: - Hello Nick, This is indeed a plated piece, though the plating might be nickel rather than ...
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| Pewter mugs | 3/6/2009 |
Q: We purchased in England in the mid-1980's in Nailsworth 3 pewter pint mugs. On them are the ...
A: - Hello Lydia, The marks with a crowned VR are capacity verifications. Where these are accompanied ...
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| pewter measuring jug | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have recently, (possibly wrongly) polished up two,what I can only assume to be pewter measuring ...
A: - Hello Robert, Without sight of these measures I cannot be sure, but they are most likely of the ...
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| Pewter Quart Tankard Mystery | 3/1/2009 |
Q: Good Evening, Mr. Roberts: My wife’s great-grandfather and grandfather were upholsterers from ...
A: - Hello John, A good question, and some careful research so far - well done. As this piece was ...
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| porcelain and peewter cup | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased the above cup at a flea market. It is a cup that stands approx 5 inches tall ...
A: - Hello Harry, EPU = European Pewter Union, a trade organisation formed in 1979, giving an ...
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| pewter goblets?? | 3/1/2009 |
Q: We have two goblets that appear to be of pewter. They have two marks on the bottom in a diamond ...
A: - Hello Delsie, Your goblets or wine cups probably are made of pewter. This type of deep relief ...
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| 1866 lidded glass bottom handle | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have a Queens College Scratch four handle. It has James Dixon & Sons (482) Rowell Oxford stamped ...
A: - Hello Rose, Whether this should technically be described as a tankard or a mug depends on ...
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| Broadhead & Atkins | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have a small metal teapot with a hinged lid (total size about 5" high and 8" long. It is marked ...
A: - Hello Yvette, Broadhead & Atkin were active 1834-53, so your teapot will date between 1837 ...
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| Large copper jug | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 5-gallon copper jug, with a verification mark of G[crown]R 239 -CC 32. I would very much ...
A: - Hello Evan, Certainly, measures such as this were principally used in dispensing wines, spirits ...
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| Large copper jug | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 5-gallon copper jug, with a verification mark of G[crown]R 239 -CC 32. I would very much ...
A: - Hello Evan, The copper jug usually would be described as a harvest measure, though the term ...
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| jd&s pewter cram / milk jug | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I am hoping you can assist me ? I have a milk / cream jug by makers JD&S pat number 4147 it is 4 ...
A: - Hello Tracie, Your jug was made by James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield, England, and probably will ...
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| Pewter mugs/jugs markings | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help! My mom has given me two mugs one silver in colour 1/2 pint with the markings ...
A: - Hello Lisa, The half-pint mug dates somewhere between 1879, when the UV number system was ...
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| Hallmark on Walker & Hall Cutlery | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have some Walker & Hall forks and spoons that don't have the normal hallmarks that I have seen on ...
A: - Hello Noelene, This variation of a Walker & Hall mark was registered by them as a trademark in ...
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| mandal silver imperial measures | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I have recently come across several mandal silver imperial measures. They range from a gill to a ...
A: - Hello Ellie, Mandal silver seems to have been an alloy used in Britain in making various ...
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| Book Flask | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I got this book flask from a tag sale. I think it is made from pewter as it is quite heavy. Can't ...
A: - Hello Dawn, Certainly it is pewter. Flasks like this were made in Continental Europe, probably ...
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| Pewter inkwell and stand | 2/20/2009 |
Q: While rumiging in my mothers old house i came accross a inkwell and stand made from English Leadfree ...
A: - Hello Paul, An exemplary question - well done with your research, and the photos are just the ...
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| Pewter Tankard | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Please tell me whether my ~5" tall tankard is a "rare" find. It is stamped/engraved with the ...
A: - Hello Dan, The coin is British, from the reign of George V (1910-36), which places an earliest ...
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| Old Tankard | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I payed $35 USD for it. It is aprrox. 7 1/2" tall and has a pewter lid. There is a makers? mark on ...
A: - Hello Scott, Interesting thing. It's a jug rather than a tankard, with a pottery body made in ...
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| PEWTER CUPS | 2/17/2009 |
Q: We possess 8 small pewter cups and a pewter tray. The cups are approximately 3inches tall. On the ...
A: - Hello Fred, James Yates was a pewterer in Birmingham, England, who worked under that name ...
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| Small pewter dishes | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I found a small pewter cup or bowl with a stamp on the bottom "English Pewter", made in Sheffield, ...
A: - Hello Kate, Your cup is a modern product of the city of Sheffield, England, and could have been ...
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| Pewter Tankard w/flower and 95% mark | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 14" pewter tankard with flat lid with rams head knob that has a heavy chain that drapes the ...
A: - Hello Bev, Your piece is actually a flagon, of a style made in Switzerland in the 18th Century. ...
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| pewter mug | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have enjoyed a very pleasant Sunday morning exploring your website. I have a mug and am trying to ...
A: - Hello again Sandra, Then the photos are copyright of the auction company, so we cannot use them ...
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| pewter mug | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I have enjoyed a very pleasant Sunday morning exploring your website. I have a mug and am trying to ...
A: - Hello Sandra, James Yates worked 1860-81 under his own name. But his name continued to be used ...
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| Zuordnung einer Kanne | 2/7/2009 |
Q: besitze eine Zinnkanne, wahrscheinlich für Tee ohne größere Verzierungen, mit Holzgriff und ...
A: - Hello Hans, I regret my German is not good, so I have only a rough idea of your question, but I ...
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| Pewter plate | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have this pewter plate that measures 11 1/2 inches in diameter. There is am embossed emblem with ...
A: - Hello Laurel, Your plate is just a decorative piece from the early 20th Century. The rim form ...
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| pewter | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I am trying to set a value on a set of charger plates and goblets made by James Yates. They were ...
A: - Hello Mary, James Yates was making pewter in Birmingham, England, in the late 19th Century. ...
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| JAMES DIXON & SONS pewter | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I have two pieces of JAMES DIXON & SONS, both have this name engraved in the middle. The tallest is ...
A: - Hello Jennifer, James Dixon was a prolific and long-lived manufacturing firm in Sheffield, ...
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| Viners Pewter Stein/Tankard | 2/2/2009 |
Q: Is it possible to estimate the age on a stein/tankard with a scroll handle, and lidded - it's ...
A: - This is probably a mug, assuming it is lidless. Tankards are lidded vessels, stein is a German ...
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| Spoon marks | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I have a spoon I have been trying to find informaion on. The University of Missouri Arch. Dept. ...
A: - Hello Mary Sue, When freshly cast, pewter is bright and shiny. The surface will gently dull down ...
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| McGlashan Glasgow 1/4 gill pot | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I have a McGlashan of Glasgow 1/4 gill pot with markings that look like 50 and GR34 stamp and 38 and ...
A: - Hello Robert, Your pot probably is a measure, for delivering exactly a quarter-gill (that is, a ...
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| Pewter Bowl | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 inch bowl that was given to my parents by some Swiss friends. It's fairly battered & ...
A: - Hello Meg, Your bowl bears a mark suggesting an origin in the German speaking parts of ...
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| victorian plate epbm2563 tea service | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I have a victorian plate epbm 2563 tea pot, coffee pot, cream and sugar on a tray. They were from ...
A: - Hello Cathy, Your pieces are made of Britannia metal, a pewter alloy used in fabricating from ...
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| Large oval pewter plate | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Please can you give an approximate date for this plate and whether it has any value more than the ...
A: - Hello Matthew, Your dish or tray was made by Travis Wilson & Co. of Sheffield, England in the ...
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| 1788 Arthur Furniss Sheffield teapot | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I have a unique teapot which may be pewter or sheffield plate (guess due to date) - it is shaped ...
A: - Hello Suzanne, I'm afraid 1788 is a pattern number, not a date - that is a common mistake. ...
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| pewter plate marking | 1/21/2009 |
Q: Just purchased a 22cm pewter plate with stanped mark 1.25 cm" in diameter, with "Libra" figure ...
A: - Hello Patricia, The mark on your plate features the figure of justice, which is a common device ...
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| Origins/History of Glass bottomed mugs | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering if you could give me a little information on glass bottomed pewter mugs. I ...
A: - Hello Mike, That is a heck of a question, requiring an entire book as response! I shall try to ...
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| Pewter teapot | 1/18/2009 |
Q: What can you tell me about this stately pewter teapot or coffeepot... it is marked James Dixon and ...
A: - Hello Gary, Coffeepot. If the mark has "son" in singular, then about 1830, if it is "sons" then ...
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| Victorian Plate 384 | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I have two items with this number 384, one looks like a tea pot the other looks like a sugar ...
A: - Hello Alfred, This is electroplated silver plate, which is not really my field. Probably dating ...
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| PEWTER PLATE | 1/18/2009 |
Q: merci josie
A: - Hello Josie, We would call these stamps 'touchmarks', and I'm assuming the marks are arrayed in ...
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| leadless pewter caddy | 1/17/2009 |
Q: Please could you tell me anything about this item. It says on the bottom roundhead leadless pewter ...
A: - Thanks for the kind words, though some of the information I give comes from the Pewter Society ...
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| Flask - Possibly pewter | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I have a flask with the following information stamped on the bottom. Greatrex LTD Est 1755 in ...
A: - Hello Wes, Greatrex do not seem to have made pewter, but they did apparently make some copper ...
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| leadless pewter caddy | 1/16/2009 |
Q: Please could you tell me anything about this item. It says on the bottom roundhead leadless pewter ...
A: - Hello Ruth, Your piece looks to me like a tobacco box, though I cannot judge scale from the ...
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| Thomas Otley Teapot | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I have been left by my late mother a Thomas Otley Teapot That used to have an acorn on the top but ...
A: - Hello Stella, Your teapot was in Sheffield, England, sometime between about 1861 and 1875. It is ...
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| Pewter Tankard/Measure?? | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I have this tankard/measure (I think) that was my great grandmother's and I was hoping you could ...
A: - Hello Vince, Now that I can see a photo of the object, it absolutely confirms my original ...
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| Pewter Tankard/Measure?? | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I have this tankard/measure (I think) that was my great grandmother's and I was hoping you could ...
A: - Hello Vince, Only the photo of the marks is visible via AllExperts, but I think I can answer ...
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| Pewter plate with touchmarks | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I have a pewter plate that is very silvery looking, it measures 9 inches around, has a flat 1 1/2 ...
A: - Hello Paula, Your plate bears the marks of one of the Richard King's, London pewterers, father ...
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| Lead content in Royal Holland KMD teaset | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Roberts: I have been searching for information on lead levels in a pewter Royal Holland KMD ...
A: - Hello Jen, I cannot comment on the lead in a particular object, as that would require a ...
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| old metal teapot | 1/11/2009 |
Q: thankyou for my last reply martin srry i never gave enough info on the metal its made from but im ...
A: - Hello again Gary, Thanks for the photo - that makes it possible to make some progress. As I ...
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| Pewter Mug | 1/9/2009 |
Q: Martin - My wife brought home a pewter mug she found in Ireland. It is stamped on the bottom with ...
A: - Hello Doug, Your mug was made by Viners of Sheffield, England, famous as a cutlery manufacturer, ...
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| DIXON AND SON(S) TEAPOT | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have a teapot and creamer that came to us from an aunt's estate in New England. The creamer is ...
A: - The teapot was made by James Dixon and Sons in Sheffield, England. This particular variation of ...
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| Removing dings from a pewter teapot | 1/4/2009 |
Q: Sir, I have acquired a lovely old pewter tea set (KMD-Royal Holland with a crown- on bottom) but ...
A: - Hello Anne, In my view, that is complete nonsense. I cannot imagine that gentle heating followed ...
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| Removing dings from a pewter teapot | 1/4/2009 |
Q: Sir, I have acquired a lovely old pewter tea set (KMD-Royal Holland with a crown- on bottom) but ...
A: - Hello Anne, I'm sorry to report your teaset is quite modern - Royal Holland started in 1898 and ...
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| pewter charger | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I was cleaning out a 1700's house. I found a pewter charger behind a board near the fire place. It ...
A: - Hello Nick, I wish I could find pewter hidden in the house - mostly I have to pay for the pieces ...
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| 1/2 pint glass & pewter flask | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I have a very old 1/2 pint glass & pewter flask made by James Dixon & Sons. The top is pewter with a ...
A: - Hello Rodney, Dixons were a Sheffield, England, manufacturer. No, there are no marks used by ...
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| 1/2 pint glass & pewter flask | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I have a very old 1/2 pint glass & pewter flask made by James Dixon & Sons. The top is pewter with a ...
A: - Hello Rodney, You are right that the wording James Dixon & Sons was introduced in 1835, but it ...
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| Pewter Pint | 1/1/2009 |
Q: Martin, I have a very plain pewter mug bearing the marks: VR (crown) 6 There is a PINT mark also, ...
A: - Hello Richard, There isn't a huge amount I can tell you, but here goes. The capacity ...
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| FIELD pewter 3 piece Tea set | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I received a pewter tea set from my great aunt about 10 years ago. It includes: a tea pot, a ...
A: - Hello Elizabeth, My first thought was that you have a teaset made in Sheffield, England, with ...
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| Pewter Candlestick | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I have what I think is a pewter candlestick. There is a marking at the base of the stem. It is a ...
A: - Hello Bruce, Your description suggests a German pewterer's mark. ZINN (there should be two Ns) ...
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| James Dixon and Sons tea pot | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I have a tea pot with the following markings 7 James Dixon and Sons Shefield EPBM 51934 could you ...
A: - Hello Peter, I cannot give you a precise date, but the bracket of 1880-1910 probably would cover ...
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| set of 7 pewter measuring jugs or tankards | 12/28/2008 |
Q: can you help me i have a set of 7 pewter measuring jugs or tankerds thay have a crest on the bottom ...
A: - Hello Don, Without a photo I cannot be absolutely certain, but these probably are typical French ...
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| tea set | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I got several tea pot one is 4049 James Dixon & Sons. G. Sheffield 6 Nickel plated Britania metal. ...
A: - Hello Roxanne, Dixon's teapot: late 19th or early 20th Century. Unless it actually says "nickel ...
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| British Pewter Tankard | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I have a pewter pint tankard with the mark: a crown, under that the numbers 522 and under that LCC. ...
A: - Hello Maryann, Your piece is perhaps a mug (lidless drinking vessel) or a measure (lidless ...
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| Cleaning the inside of pewter beer mugs | 12/22/2008 |
Q: Martin. I have my favourite pewter beer mugs from my home pubbing days in England. Now, after ...
A: - Hello John, That's certainly a different question! It's not a problem I've encountered, so my ...
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| pewter tankard marking | 12/20/2008 |
Q: sorry you must be sick of these! I have a quart tankard clearly stamped 1828 yet two other marks ...
A: - Thanks for adding the photo, which I have not seen until now. The VR28 is probably the first ...
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| pewter tankard marking | 12/19/2008 |
Q: sorry you must be sick of these! I have a quart tankard clearly stamped 1828 yet two other marks ...
A: - Hello Michael, Always a pleasure to help with genuine enquiries in my field, which this is. ...
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| Antique Pewter Tankard / Mug Origin | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I was wondering about the origin / age of this particular pewter mug / tankard. It has a glass ...
A: - Hello Martin, Your estimate of age is about right, or perhaps a little cautious - I would not ...
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| pewter pint mugs | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Question I have a pair of pewter mugs stamped Pint. with several other markings on them; (1) is a ...
A: - Hello Ron, See this earlier answer of mine for a general view: ...
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| pewter pint mugs | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Question I have a pair of pewter mugs stamped Pint. with several other markings on them; (1) is a ...
A: - Hello Ron, SJ Lemon was a pewterer who was active in Chatham, Kent, England, from 1865-1904. The ...
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| Tankard (pewter) with glass bottom, made in Sheffield | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I have a tankard (pewter) with a glass bottom, with the following inscription on it: English pewter, ...
A: - Hello Cindy, Your piece is probably a mug (lidless drinking vessel) rather than a tankard ...
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| measuring jug | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I have a pewter (I think)measurin jug half gill aprox 6cm tall it has a crown with E R and 666 ...
A: - Hello Philip, Your measure probably will be pewter. It was made in Birmingham by Gaskell & ...
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| Tavern mug | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I have a pewter tavern mug that has "Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese 1667" on the front, "pint" on the side ...
A: - Hello Frances, Your mug was made by John Warne of Blackfriars Road, London, in the second half ...
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| Pewter Ladle | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I have a pewter ladle 14 inches long, it is marked JO HN YA TE S then a crown and what appears YR ...
A: - Hello Gary, Your ladle was made by John Yates of Birmingham, England, around 1840. The other ...
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| Metal Milk/Cream Jug | 12/11/2008 |
Q: Please could you give me any information on this item. The markings on the base are: A.S - Trumpet ...
A: - Hello Joe, Your jug was made by James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield, England, somewhere around ...
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| pewter tea pot | 12/10/2008 |
Q: i have a pewter tea pot like that i would appreciate your knowledge on, it is bulb shaped with four ...
A: - Hello Colin, The maker probably is Henry Wilkinson of Sheffield, England, and it will date ...
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| James dixon & sons teapot... #5193 | 12/8/2008 |
Q: i have a teapot with the following marks on the bottom: 74 JAMES DIXON & SONS ...
A: - Hello Lisa, Your teapot was made in Sheffield, England, by James Dixon & Sons. They operated ...
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| Pewter Tankard Identification | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I have two Tankards, a one pint and a half pint. I believe they were made by Yates & Birch. Each ...
A: - Hello Paul, Without sight of the pieces, it is quite difficult to be sure that I have this ...
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| origin and date of old teapot | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I have a beautiful teapot that I purchased from an antique shop 10 years ago. On the bottom the ...
A: - Hello Susan, Your description had me foxed for a minute or two. The maker is actually Thomas ...
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| antique pewter marks | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have acquired a Gaskell&Chambers Birmingham tankard? Mark- crown over GR and 6 , '46 and ...
A: - Hello Dee, Gaskell & Chambers of Birmingham, England, were manufacturers of all kinds of ...
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| abbey pewter | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have two abbey pewter vases with 1465 stamped on the base, they are hand hammered, could you ...
A: - Hello Steve, Your vases were made around 1930, by Osborne & Co. of Sheffield, England. 1465 is ...
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| item id | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I think my piece is Eur.Cont. Pewter. It came from a German family's collection. It looks like a ...
A: It is certainly pewter, not tin. I agree with your suggestion that it is Continental European in ...
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| 1/6 Gill bar measure | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I wonder if you can enlighten me on the age history and value of this bar measure.My mother ...
A: - Hello Robert, Your little measure was not very old when purchased in 1976. Gaskell & Chambers ...
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| james Dixon | 11/26/2008 |
Q: Martin, I am sure this is worthless but I need to identify this piece for my own peace of mind.James ...
A: - Hello Steve, If in good condition, such a piece is not worthless, but it is a fairly common ...
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| Pewter Pitchers | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have a set of 5 pewter pitchers. Each of them has the mark "Austen & Son Cork" then the picture ...
A: - Hello Ryan, These are Irish 'haystack' measures ('haystack' is a collectors term referring to ...
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| Hot water jugs with metal lids | 11/23/2008 |
Q: My mother in law has two very pretty china water jugs with metal lids. The are about 18 cm tall. ...
A: You are absolutely correct that the lids are Britannia metal. That pewter alloy was used by many ...
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| pewter plate | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I have a plate with a touchmark of a rose positioned under a crown and next to the rose on the right ...
A: - Hello Paula, It is difficult to identify a touchmark from a description, as there are many ...
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| pewter tulip mug - circa 1830 | 11/21/2008 |
Q: Do you have any ideas as to the value of this pewter tulip mug? As of now these are the only ...
A: - Hello Edward, What you have there is not strictly a tulip-shaped mug. This shape is usually ...
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| Pewter vessel | 11/19/2008 |
Q: We have in the family an pewter object, it is a container (pint size) of some sort, two pieces that ...
A: - Hello Jeroen, This isn't quite my field, but I do see these objects quite often. Most seem to ...
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| Pewter hallmark | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I am trying to date this hallmark. It has a crown with the letters GR underneath it n then the ...
A: - Hello Martin, Gaskell & Chambers were manufacturing all sorts of barfittings, including pewter ...
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| James Dixon & Sons | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I have what seems to be a pewter bee hive shaped pot with the name James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield ...
A: - Hello Peter, What you have there is a box made of Britannia metal, a pewter alloy used in making ...
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| James Dixon & Sons Pewter Teapot | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I recently came upon a James Dixon & Sons pewter teapot and would like to find out its origins. The ...
A: - Hello Mrs Schlotter, Thanks for the very careful and clear description. Your teapot is made of ...
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| James Yates Pewter | 11/12/2008 |
Q: i recently acquired a James Yates 1 Quart and 1/2 Gill 'mug'. i have seen similar sold on the ...
A: - Hello Thomas, Your 1/2 gill probably has a bellied body shape, and will be a measure rather than ...
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| coffee and tea set | 11/10/2008 |
Q: is there any value in a coffee and tea set with cream and sugar that says on the bottom Victorian ...
A: - Yes, but not much, and it depends greatly on condition. That's about all I can tell you, except ...
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| 19th Century Shaw & Fisher Pewter Coffee Pot | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I have a Antique Pewter Coffee Pot (8" Height to lip) Top of body is outcurved and shaped. Plain ...
A: - Hello Tish, Shaw & Fisher certainly started in 1830, but they were operating much later than ...
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| james yates quart tankards fakes? | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a james yates quart tankard on ebay from Hove, UK with markings of a crown over ...
A: - Hello George, Sounds like an authentic piece to me - there is nothing in the description that ...
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| pewter cup | 11/1/2008 |
Q: Can you help me identify the marks on this piece? I've done a google search, but couldn't find ...
A: - Hello Michelle, This is a modern German piece, made within the last 50 years or so. Zinn is ...
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| Pewter pots | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I would like to know the age and value of two measuring pots Maker: Gaskel & Chambers Quart and ...
A: - Hello Peter, Gaskell & Chambers started their barfitting business in Birmingham, England, in the ...
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| pewter set with bakalite handle and lid knob | 10/29/2008 |
Q: i have a coffee pot that says it is hand beaten, a milk jug and a sugar basin with 2 handles. the ...
A: - Hello Cath, Your mother-in-law's coffee set was made by Osborne & Co. of Sheffield, England, ...
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| Pewter Candlesticks | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I sent you a question earlier about a pair of pewter candlesticks purchased by my friend... thanks ...
A: - Hello Tony, The pseudo-hallmarks are not known to me, and do not seem to be recorded. There is ...
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| Old pewter pitcher | 10/26/2008 |
Q: From a local estate sale, I've just acquired a pewter jug or pitcher. It looks like a tankard, but ...
A: - Hello Michael, Good question, with all the information I need to answer it. This is indeed a mug ...
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| pewter inheritance | 10/25/2008 |
Q: Roberts, I recently inherited my grandparent's pewter collection including pitchers, plates, ...
A: - Hello Jen, The simple answer, and the best place to start, is that you should have someone ...
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| pewter gill measures | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I have two pewter mug style gill measures, and wonder if you can help me date them. One is a ...
A: - You are right that the Mason gill is later than you were told. Harry Mason traded from 1912, and ...
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| German Wall Plate - souvenir pewter | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 4-inch (10.16 centimeter) diameter pewter wall plate purchased in Munich, Germany 1984. ...
A: - Thanks for your detailed message. It is interesting to hear of such a piece with what appears to ...
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| James Dixon & Sons Pewter? Coffee Pot | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I have a coffee pot marked on the base James Dixon & Sons. It has the number 5 above the company ...
A: - It will be made of Britannia metal, a pewter alloy used in fabricating from sheet rather than ...
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| James Dixon & Sons, pewter warming plate. | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I have had a beautiful James Dixon pewter warming plate. The pewter is fronted by a blue and white ...
A: - It dates from the late 19th Century, and was made in Sheffield, England, by the most prolific ...
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| Pewtwr Tankards | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I have been given a pewter quart tankard with the makers name , G Farmiloe and sons of London etched ...
A: - Shaun, Thanks for the supportive comments - much appreciated. Your mug or measure (strictly, ...
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| Pewter tea pots and ... | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I inherited 2 pewter tea pots (one wood handle-painted black, and one pewter handle) also 2 others ...
A: - I doubt there would have been a tray originally - I don't recall ever seeing a tray of the period ...
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| Pewter tea pots and ... | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I inherited 2 pewter tea pots (one wood handle-painted black, and one pewter handle) also 2 others ...
A: - Dixon & Son (singular) pieces date c1830, while Dixon & Sons (plural) will date c1840. If the set ...
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| A. Milns Pewter | 9/29/2008 |
Q: Greetings, my husband purchased a pewter cup that was a presentation piece, manufactured by A Milns ...
A: - Milns were making pewter only between 1920-26, though they had been making electroplated wares ...
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| Abbey Pewter | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 5-piece pewter set comprising tray marked Abbey Pewter 9-53 and tea pot / coffee jug / milk ...
A: - Abbey Pewter was a trademark of Osborne & Co of Sheffield, England, who started making pewter ...
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| Pewter | 9/27/2008 |
Q: If a pewter piece is marked 'International', is it considered a quality piece? Also, what are other ...
A: - "International" is a tradename found on modern reproduction pieces. The range of styles and ...
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| pewter tea pot | 9/26/2008 |
Q: forgive me if you already received this as i had trouble login in to you. I have a pewter tea pot ...
A: - Made of Britannia metal, a pewter alloy used in fabricating from sheet rather than casting. The ...
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| Pewter Stein | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I have a stein with the words Christ Church Company, Mich. Term 1870 on it. It looks like it might ...
A: - For many years in the middle of the 19th Century, Rowell retailed pewter items used as trophies ...
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| Pewter Tankards | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have two pewter tankards which I wish to find out more about. I have put below the various marks ...
A: - Made in Sheffield, and made of Britannia metal, a pewter alloy used in fabricating from sheet ...
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| Hallmarks on pewter spoon | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I found a pewter teaspoon here in Mobile, Alabama on a construction site some time ago and have ...
A: - These are the marks of John Yates (INo is an abbreviation for John - this is a very late use of I ...
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| 2 spoons - Thomas Yates | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I have two spoons with the markings 'THOMAS YATES', 'STEEL WIRE', 'WIRE TY' They are 21CM in length ...
A: - The marks belong to a prolific maker of spoons in pewter, who worked in Birmingham, England, ...
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| Pewter jug | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I would be grateful if you could tell me something about the pewter jug shown in the attached image. ...
A: - This is a hot water jug, or ewer, made by James Dixon and Sons in Sheffield, England around 1890. ...
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| pewter tankard email no1 | 9/11/2008 |
Q: this pewter tankard stands 22cm high, is 12cm wide at the base and 8cm wide at the top. It appears ...
A: - Interesting thing. The general form (tall, with a very marked taper, and two bands of decoration) ...
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| Victorian Pewter Mug | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I have a Victorian 1 pint pewter mug with the following details: VR 21 with a crown above; PINT; ...
A: - Edwards was the maker - the address is in London. He started in 1881, in partnership with his ...
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| Abbey Pewter | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have 2 Pewter what look like vases with the mark of Abbey Pewter. They are both numbered 1465, ...
A: - Abbey Pewter was a trademark of Osborne & Co of Sheffield, and was used around 1909-1939. They ...
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| Pewter | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Roberts, I have acquired about 100 pieces of pewter all of which come from different makers. Most ...
A: - Angela, There is nothing in your list that is anything other than 20th Century decorative - they ...
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| Craftsman pewter Sheffield | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have recently picked up a 16 sided oval bowl about 10 inches long with handles on each end and ...
A: - "Craftsman" was a trademark of Viners, a Sheffield firm famous for cutlery manufacture, who also ...
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| copy/knockoff of James Yates pewter | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Do you know which reproduction pewter companies might have copied a James Yates half-pint capacity ...
A: - Interesting question. These things do turn up every now and then, but are not especially common. ...
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| Pewter Teapot | 8/3/2008 |
Q: Martin, I have a pewter teapot by Philip Ashberry & Sons Sheffield (indicated in lid). It is ...
A: - This is a Britannia metal teapot. BM is a pewter alloy formulated for manufacturing from sheet ...
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| Dates and location information of pewter tankards. | 7/26/2008 |
Q: "Hello I have two tankards, the first is a James Yates half pint straight sided and inside is a ...
A: - James Yates' dates were wrongly recorded for a long time. It was only in the 1980s that his true ...
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| Pewter Coffee or Tea Canter 1833 | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I have been sorting the last of my family's estate and I am down to random boxes that require some ...
A: - It's a glockenkanne (bell-shaped flask) of the hexagonal bodied variation. This style of object ...
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| Gaskell & Chambers (London) Tankard | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I was hoping you could assist me with a pewter tankard please. The base is marked Gaskell&Chambers ...
A: - If the rim is triangular section, then this is a brass-rimmed measure of a fairly common type. If ...
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| English Pewter Tankard w/ adv. Logo | 6/28/2008 |
Q: You are extremely knowledgeable and I enjoyed reading many of your responses. I found this one pint ...
A: - Thanks for the kind words. This mug (I know the makers call them tankards, but strictly that ...
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| pewter mug | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I have an "Abbey cast pewter" mug "made in England", marked on the bottom with a triangle in a ...
A: - The circle contains the letters ABPC, for Assoc British Pewter Craftsmen, which was set up in the ...
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| Lead content of pewter beer mug | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I have found a Towle Newburyport pewter mug given to my husband as a gift in early to mid-1970's. ...
A: - I am not a medical expert, so the opinion given below is that of a specialist in antique base ...
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| Pewter (?) Teddy cruet set | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I purchased a small cruet set from a charity shop and am trying to find out a little more about it. ...
A: - Animal form casters (also known as shakers, peppers, etc.) are fairly common things, and come in ...
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| James Yates 1/2 Pint mug | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I have a pewter mug stamped James Yates 1/2 Pint. with several other markings on it; (1) is a Crown ...
A: - An exemplary question, specific and accurate. Other questioners, take note! The maker, James ...
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| Pewter Candle Holder | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I received an antique pewter candle holder. The stamp on the bottom says L & J Sheffield 2011 I ...
A: - Hmmm, interesting one that. It will be a Britannia metal piece, BM being a pewter alloy used for ...
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| Pewter Quarter Gill | 6/13/2008 |
Q: Quarter Gill, maker Gaskell & Chambers, Birmingham. Marking on bottom inside are a teepee shaped ...
A: - A mid 20th Century English Imperial capacity spirit measure. G&C worked in Birmingham, England, ...
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| pewter | 6/12/2008 |
Q: in advance, for taking the time to look at my questions. My grandmother has a variety of pewter ...
A: - Well, it's all 20th Century. Some of it is very modern indeed, made in the last 30 years or so. ...
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| Pewter Pitcher | 6/8/2008 |
Q: Martin, Attached please find two photos of what I believe is a pewter pitcher. It is approximately 6 ...
A: - These marks are copies of marks used by two different 18th Century English pewterers. These copy ...
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| pewter pitchers and stein | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I inherited a lot of antiques from my great aunt when she passed away. There are three pewter items ...
A: - On the left is a Glockenkanne (i.e. bell-shaped flask), of a style made in Germany and ...
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| brass item | 5/27/2008 |
Q: Can you identify this thing? Thanks.Jim
A: - It's a skimmer, for removing gunge from the surface of various liquids while they ...
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| PEWTER ITEM | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I recently inherited from my aging mother, two pewter items that I have no idea about. She is in her ...
A: - Only one item is showing in the photo, as only one photo can be attached to a question. I shall ...
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| Pewter (?) Cream & Sugar | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have a small cream and sugar collection and found a set in a second hand store that is quite ...
A: - Modern - that is, mid 20th century or later. Zinn is German for tin, and also their word for ...
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| old pewter teapot | 5/20/2008 |
Q: We have a very small teapot looking thing that as a child I thought was Alladin's lamp. It has a ...
A: - Made in Sheffield, England, around 1840. Broadhead & Atkin (that is the correct spelling) were ...
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| Yates and Dixon | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I am inquiring about a mug or can with the mark of Yates and Dixon on it, also there is an ...
A: - Yates and Dixon are two famous names in 19th Century English pewtering, and both were prolific. ...
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| pewter teapot.Dixon and son | 5/18/2008 |
Q: Yesterday I obtained a small pewter teapot, simply because I liked it. It is a size to make maybe ...
A: - Indeed, a Sheffield product of about 1830. Dixons were prolific, but this is quite an early ...
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| Metal Tankard or pitcher | 5/11/2008 |
Q: Here is the 2nd picture of the set. Can you tell me anyting about the pewter ? pitcher (set) I ...
A: - Authentic measures of this type were mostly used, and made, in France, though some were use, and ...
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| Queen Anne Teapot estimate | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I am considering buying a nice set consisting of a Silver-plated teapot/coffeepot/sugar/cream at a ...
A: - EPBM = electroplated Brtiannia metal, a cheap silver plate. BM is a pewter alloy used for raising ...
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| Metal Tankard or pitcher | 5/11/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me anyting about the pewter ? pitcher (set) I recently purchased? It is a set of metal ...
A: - These are modern reproductions of French metric measures. Sorry, that's all I can really tell you ...
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| Antique pewter English tankard | 5/8/2008 |
Q: The mug is "uncleaned", and in good condition. Particulars: victorian verification stamp, nice ...
A: - Farmiloe & Sons were active approx. 1866-76, in West Smithfield, London. The handle is not ...
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| Pewter Tankards | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I own a pewter tankard which has a glass bottom. The markings are James Dixon & Sons. The Number 482 ...
A: - Made in Sheffield, England, anywhere between 1875 and the mid 20th Century. Dixons were prolific, ...
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| john dixon &sons vase | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I have a john dixon & sons vase with the marks EPBM. Underneath thoose marks are 8118. Ditto the ...
A: - I think you'll find it's JAMES Dixon and Sons. Made in Sheffield, England, around 1880-1910. Made ...
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| glass bottomed tankards | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I have found various explanations of the original purpose of the glass base of many pewter ...
A: - English glass-bottomed pewter mugs began to appear in the late 18th Century (examples from that ...
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| Pewter jug and bowl | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I'm afraid I can't work out how to attach the photos after all. The inscription on both is 37 FPBM ...
A: - Ah, yes, I see now. Dating around 1870-1910. For FPBM read EPBM, electroplated Britannia metal, ...
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| kettle made by i tyler | 4/18/2008 |
Q: id like to know more about this kettle i have attached a picture it has the marks or numbrs of1556 ...
A: - It's a teapot. Made in Sheffield, England, around 1860. Made of Britannia metal (a pewter alloy ...
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| VR signs | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I'm located in Mexico City and I acquired two cups and three spoons with signs I would like to know ...
A: - The two mugs are typical late 19th Century English products, probably both made in Birmingham or ...
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| Pewter Mug | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Martin. Are you able to assist regarding Pewter Mug Markings. The Photo Indicates a date of 1875 ...
A: - That's an Edinburgh capacity verification (the device in the middle is three turrets). From the ...
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| James Dixon & Sons pewter pitcher | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a (what seems to be) pewter pitcher. It is approx. 5 inches tall. On the bottom ...
A: - Made in Sheffield, England, in the late 19th or 20th Century. Made of Britannia metal, a pewter ...
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| pewter | 4/4/2008 |
Q: The teapot has these marks: an 8, underneath the * it says Sturge and Son, under that it is marked ...
A: - Thanks for the clarification - it is imperative to give full detail, as there are thousands of ...
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| Confused | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have some pewter plates that say Castle Crown and Made in the USA on the back. I do not know if ...
A: - Yes they are modern, and they probably do not contain lead - the alloy probably will be tin with ...
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| unmarked pewter | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have a large plate; the only marks are an "I" and I think a "T" on the top rim. Can I assume it ...
A: - The marks are probably ownership initials, which are found on pewter from all parts. Plenty of ...
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| théière en étain | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Bonjour, je cherche des informations sur un théière en étain dont le fond est estampillé "JAMES ...
A: - I do not read French, so cannot determine the exact nature of your question. However, this is a ...
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| pewter measure | 3/28/2008 |
Q: i have a pewter measure marked as 1/5 gill , maker is englefield london . also on side is er with ...
A: - Made by Englefields of London. Englefields were the last traditional pewtering firm in London, ...
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| Pewters set | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have recently acquired a few items and am curious to know about one of them. These are a set of 6 ...
A: - Not sure what you mean by "pewters" - so far as I am aware, that term was used in the 19th ...
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| Gaskell & Chambers Pewter Tankard | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I'm seeking information about a 1/2 pint tankard marked on the outside rim: crowned GR over 4, ...
A: - G&C had an outlet in London, from where this piece was supplied, apparently wholesale. It appears ...
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| james dixon of sheffield hip flask | 3/21/2008 |
Q: firstly thanks for taking the time to answer my question, I found in our loft an old hip flask which ...
A: - Early 20th Century. Britannia metal (a pewter alloy formulated for fabrication - spinning, ...
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| pewter | 3/19/2008 |
Q: Sir, I have a handled jug about 10 inches high, with lid and two acorns as thumb pulls, inside lid a ...
A: - The mark is that of Jean de St. Croix, a pewterer from the island of Jersey in the English ...
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| pewter plates | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I just inherited some pewter plates I don't want to keep. (1) Two ten-inch plates have on front ...
A: - Please send your photos to stynt@btopenworld.com, and I shall comment. But don't bother with ...
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| Pewter bracket candlesticks | 3/16/2008 |
Q: Martin, I googled up a description of a stamp which appears to be the same that sits on a pair of ...
A: - Well yes, but it's not either of the two marks on your pieces, so it is not clear to me how it ...
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| pewter from Sheffield | 3/16/2008 |
Q: 3 peter objects all marked james dixon & sons sheffield 1004 Coffee pot with additionnal mark R 5 ...
A: - Made in Sheffield, England by the most prolific maker of Britannia metal around 1860. BM is a ...
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| Teapot, creamer & sugar bowl | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a tea set that includes a teapot (pear shaped with leaves & a flower shaped to ...
A: - Made of Britannia metal, a pewter alloy formulated for fabrication (rolling, spinning, pressing, ...
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| James Dixon Vase | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I have a silver electroplated vase 8 inches in height. It has the James Dixon & Sons markings (the ...
A: - There is little more to say. Made around 1910, I should think, in Sheffield, England. The Stewart ...
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| info | 3/7/2008 |
Q: i own a mug it is about 4.5" tall with a handle it has Gaskell&Chambers Burmingham o n the Bottom. ...
A: - Made around 1920, by G&C in Birmingham, England, a very prolific firm that made all sorts of ...
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| Pewter tea set | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I have recently aquired a pewter? i think tea set, i have tried to research it myself but am coming ...
A: - Well done in making an effort to research your teaset, but a misreading of the marks has led you ...
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| Townsend and compton pewter | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have a small pewter plate clear marked by Townsend and Compton but this plate has an unusual ...
A: - It is certainly an authentic plate by T&C. Judging from the photo, it appears to be on the small ...
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| pewter spoons | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I have two antique pewter spoons One is marked on the bowl with the letters HK inside a crown that ...
A: - From your description, these are probably Dutch or Low Countries spoon marks, and the form you ...
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| pewter plate | 2/21/2008 |
Q: Could you tell me the approximate date and origin of this plate?
A: - Your plate is probably Low Countries, and could be anywhere from late 18th Century to the 1950s - ...
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| Pewter teapot | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I was recently given a delightful small pewter teapot by my mum and it has the James Dixon trumpet ...
A: - You have not repeated the details as given before (the maker's name is not given in full here, ...
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| Compton Pewter Charger and Basin | 2/16/2008 |
Q: questions! I am attaching images of a pewter charger (13 1/4 inches across, 1 inch deep), and a ...
A: - Only the photo of the bowl is showing. While I cannot see the detail of the marks, this looks to ...
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| Antique Pewter | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I have recently acquired a pewter coffee pot and a pewter tea pot in a box of bric-a-brac. The ...
A: - This appears to be electroplated Britannia metal, a cheap silver substitute. BM is a pewter alloy ...
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| London maker's mark Com?? | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I have a pewter bowl, 12 inches across. It is marked Made in London with a crown and maybe a ...
A: - Probably Compton of London, mid 19th Century. Prolific maker - their wares are very common. But ...
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| antique graduated pewter measures | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I now have several little pewter measures with 'abcd' on the rims. There is a crest (I think) on ...
A: - Without a photo I cannot be certain, but these are probably French metric measures, 19th or 20th ...
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| Pewter touchmarks on a flask | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I received a pewter flask as a gift. The bottom of the flask says "English Pewter" and Sheffield ...
A: - The marks are maker's marks - there are several firms in Sheffield making this type of object and ...
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| Abbey Pewter | 2/8/2008 |
Q: Please can you assist. I have a sat and pepper pot set marked with 'Abbey Pewter' and stamped with ...
A: - "Abbey Pewter" is the 'mark' - an impressed stamp of the trademark of Osborne & Co. Your piece ...
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| pewter vessel - with lid | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Can you please tell me anything you might know about a pair of tankards I have recently purchased. ...
A: - These are flagons, not tankards. They are of the style of some German flagons of the 18th ...
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| Abbey Pewter | 2/6/2008 |
Q: Please can you assist. I have a sat and pepper pot set marked with 'Abbey Pewter' and stamped with ...
A: - This trademark was used by Osborne & Co of Sheffield, England, who worked 1909-39. Given the form ...
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| 18th Century (?) Hallmarked Pewter | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I purchased five pewter pieces from a shop in MT, USA and I think could be quite good. (My ...
A: - Your reading of the rubbed marks is quite good - you can fill in some of the blanks from the ...
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| Pewter Tankard | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I have come across a pewter tankard but it has multiple stamps and ive run into a deadend trying to ...
A: - Chris - here's the answer again, sent through AllExperts so you can give feedback: The maker's ...
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| James Yates | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 1/2 pint pewter tankard marked as follows James Yates 1/2 pint LJ G 1/2pint NR565 GR565 ...
A: - Probably made by Gaskell & Chambers of Birmingham, England, around 1905. G&C took over a ...
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| Brass Gun Powder Pouch stamped James Dixon & Sons Sheffield | 1/28/2008 |
Q: my mother found this buried underneath our house in South Wentworthville NSW back in 1981 and has ...
A: - Dixons was a prolific manufactory of many kinds of base metalwares - mainly Britannia metal, ...
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| small glass bottomed mug | 1/27/2008 |
Q: So I know it was purchased in Canada not sure what it is made of. I thought it was pewter as it is ...
A: - Made in Sheffield, England, by the most prolific maker whose wares are very, very common. The ...
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| pewter mug | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have a beaker-shaped mug that is stamped "W.IV" on the side. It has a shallow foot and a scrolled ...
A: - WIV is a capacity verification mark from the reign of William IV, so, if authentic, dating around ...
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| tankard | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I have a britannia (I believe)tankard. 7 1/2 ins high 5 1/2 ins wide incl. handle. It has 3 scenes ...
A: - Zinn is German for tin, and also their word for pewter. It is unlikely to be Britannia metal. ...
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| 18th C Pewter Touchmarks | 1/19/2008 |
Q: On a dated 1783 lidded beer stein are 3 marks cloverleaf style. Two are identical - CGN 708 a woman ...
A: - I can point you in the right direction. They are German marks (probably), the CGN being the ...
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| pewter tankard "the last drop" | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I can't find any info on this. I have a half pint tankard pewter - glass bottom etched with a gibbet ...
A: - These punning 'last drop' mugs are giftware, made from the mid 20th Century onwards. Most were ...
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| Pewter Tea Caddy or Tobacco Caddy | 1/17/2008 |
Q: Mr. Roberts, I have a pewter container that is marked RF Sturges. It stands 5" tall to the finial, ...
A: - Richard Ford Sturges was a Birmingham, England, maker of Britannia metal wares. BM is a pewter ...
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| pewter tankards | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I bought a box at an auction house (blind box) maybe 15 years ago. I just found it when moving a ...
A: - Twin acorn thumbpieces are found on a variety of types of European and British wares of various ...
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| victorian coffee pot? | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I have an "heirloom" coffee pot made by sturges & son. Only other mark is a "1" crossed out which I ...
A: - Sturges & Son was a partnership of Elizabeth Sturges and her son Richard Ford Sturges. They ...
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| pewter shot glass | 1/2/2008 |
Q: Have a "quarter gill" shot glass, probably from s WW2 era. Mark on bottom is GASKELLS' BIIRMINGHAM. ...
A: - Well done on dating - you are about right. Gaskell & Chambers made many barfittings and related ...
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| Pewter tankard | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a pewter tankard with the mark - J McGlashan & Co. Underneath that is Glasgow ...
A: - Well, it kind of says what you need on the piece. Little is known of the McGlashan firm of ...
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| Set of pewter molds | 12/30/2007 |
Q: Mr Roberts, I have a set of 3 pewter molds: 5, 6 1/2 and 8 1/2 inches diameter. The mark on the ...
A: - The device in the mark is the figure of justice, a common device in hundreds of marks used in ...
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| Of English Pewter Touchmarks | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a 1920s/1930s Arts and Crafts pewter coffee pot and am wondering if you could tell ...
A: - AM & Co is A Millns & Co, of Sheffield, England, worked in the early 1920s. the small marks do ...
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| German Pewter Plate | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I bought this from the goodwill....it's a German Pewter Wall Plate-It has the pink handicraft food ...
A: - % marks are always recent - this plate is probably not earlier than about 1960. Zinn is German ...
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| british pewter flask | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I've found a pewter flask, and engraved on it is a shield with a Union Jack at the top, and an ocean ...
A: - What a detailed description! Being of an ironic bent, I was tempted to answer with a two letter ...
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| Antique Koenigsberg Pewter pplate - 9" | 12/13/2007 |
Q: Martin, I have 9" pewter plate with three touch marks on the back. The mark says ...
A: - The marks are the result of turning on a lathe - a perfectly standard way of finishing pewter. ...
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| Pewter Marking question | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I have a coffee and tea pot that both have a crown/rose marketing with an RP in the center. There ...
A: - Made in Brussels, and the date is OK, though having seen a few of these pieces, personally I say ...
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| Quart pub pewter measure? | 12/11/2007 |
Q: Hope you can help - I have what I think is a English pewter measure of quart capacity. It is marked ...
A: - Made in Birmingham, England. James Yates was a very prolific maker, so his pieces are common. He ...
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| pewter info | 12/10/2007 |
Q: First of all, Mr. Roberts, I have to admire your ability to shrug off the rude questions and answer ...
A: - Thanks Dona - it's not often I hear from someone who gets the joke! Well done with your ...
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| Pewter 1 pint Tankard | 12/6/2007 |
Q: What does ER Mean? Is it Possible to get a precise Date? Knows this isnt valuable but just ...
A: - Well done so far - 6 is the UV number for Birmingham, which is where G&C had their workshops. ER ...
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| gaskell and chambers Birmingham | 12/2/2007 |
Q: Have got a little measuring cup less than 2 inches tall. it has a handle and is marked on bottom ...
A: - Quite an unusual way to deonominate the capacity, but the size (equivalent to 1 fluid ounce) is ...
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| pewter pitcher | 11/28/2007 |
Q: Mr. Roberts, first up thank you for what you do. I have a question about a pewter pitcher that has ...
A: - That's a very elaborate piece you have. It is difficult for me to give you any precise ...
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| can you tell me about this pewter military flask? | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I was helping clean out a house after the last occupant died. It was a brother and 3 spinster ...
A: - The maker's marks are consistent with a WW1 date - Dixon's worked in Sheffield, England, and used ...
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| pewter measure | 11/20/2007 |
Q: G'day, i have an old pewter measure that's about 3inches tall, i can just make out a stamp with a ...
A: - Probably what collectors call a bellied or bulbous measure, of gill (quarter pint, Imperial) ...
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| Pewter Candleholders | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I have a pair of handled pewter candleholders. The marks on the bottoms are worn but I can make out ...
A: - These are fake pewterer's marks, used by makers of reproduction pewter wares in Birmingham around ...
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| Pewter Candleholders | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I received as a gift two candleholders. One is 5 inches round, smooth, slightly shiny finish with a ...
A: - You are right, they are German. I cannot comment on age, as the type of marks you describe are ...
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| Pewter Mark | 11/12/2007 |
Q: we have a pewter dish in the shape of a leaf, looks like maybe ivy, that measures about 6-1/2" x ...
A: - Records of 20th Century maker's marks are poor, especially for Continental Europe, so I cannot ...
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| Pewter Plates Austrian/German/Hungarian/Swiss? | 11/7/2007 |
Q: First thanks for considering this question. I have two 12" pewter plates I'm trying to get a bit of ...
A: - Well, Bob, your research is excellent. As Continental European pewter is not my specialist field, ...
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| Makers marks & cleaning | 11/5/2007 |
Q: Can you help with identifying the marks in the attached picture? What is the best reference book to ...
A: - Certainly - these are the pseudo-hallmarks of Ingram & Hunt of Bewdley, in Worcestershire, ...
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| james dixon & sons lidded pot | 10/29/2007 |
Q: Martin, for your interesting response to my inquiry about the little 6" lidded pot. I looked at the ...
A: - The diamond is a design registration mark. Without sight of the item, it is impossible to suggest ...
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| pewter candlesticks | 10/27/2007 |
Q: Roberts, We have a set of pewter candlesticks which have embossed designs on front and back. In the ...
A: - Unusual candlesticks, in the Art Nouveau style (yuk, I hate the stuff myself, but many admire ...
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| pewter jug | 10/26/2007 |
Q: i have just started on this subject and have run into a blank wall.i have a leadfree pewter jug 5" ...
A: - You don't say what information you are looking for, but here's a summary of what you have: Made ...
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| pewter | 10/25/2007 |
Q: The marking is a standing woman ,maybe has wings,holding a sword and scales on a small pitcher ...
A: - The device of the figure of justice (which is what you describe) is very common in Continental ...
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| Pewter teapot | 10/20/2007 |
Q: i've acquired a pewter teapot. It has a flat bottom, a hinged lid with an oval "daisy" design. This ...
A: - Difficult to give any accurate estimate given the lack of detail regarding marks. However, if it ...
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| pewter jug left to me | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I have been left a pewter jug from my late mother,made by James dixon & sons ,marks on bottom are ...
A: - The form is that of a wine ewer. However, the insulation on the handle implies this particular ...
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| Pewter | 10/17/2007 |
Q: Martin Roberts, First I want to thank you for any information that you send me. ...
A: - It has not been in the ground very long, and I don't know what it was used for. I cannot identify ...
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| old english pewter | 10/16/2007 |
Q: we think it is silver,it has a mark on it,it is a circle inside the circle is triangle with the ...
A: - Pewter and silver are both metals, so it cannot be both at the same time. This is pewter, made ...
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| pewter/tin/ jug/jar/tea kettle | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I hope you will be able to help me, I bought what looks like a tea kettle in a flea market, because ...
A: - Coffee pot. Made of Britannia metal, which is a pewter alloy formulated for fabricating from ...
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| Pewter Edward Light Tea Pot | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I bought a pretty little pewter tea pot at an auction a few years ago and have been unable to find ...
A: - The ivory functions to insulate the handle from the conducted heat from the contents. The trade ...
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| inquiry | 10/7/2007 |
Q: My Dad gave my Mum a pewter watering-can sort of thing that looks Indian-inspired in 1988 and it has ...
A: - Well done with your sleuthing so far! Modern. Most pieces that actually have the word "pewter" ...
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| PEWTER TAVERN MUG | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I BELIEVE IT TO BE A TAVERN MUG,MADE BY THOMAS WATSON SILVERSMITH OF SHEFFIELD ABOUT THE EARLY 19th ...
A: - It's a beer mug, certainly, but made by Travis Wilson & Co, who were active 1909-1967. This ...
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| pewter pitcher | 9/26/2007 |
Q: Probably hopeless. The pitcher is 6. 5 inches high. classic shape. On the bottom it has ...
A: - Pretty hopeless, I'm afraid! Anything with the word "pewter" marked on it is likely to be modern. ...
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| pewter wall plate | 9/26/2007 |
Q: My step-mom has a old pewter wall plate with a crest in the center,,the shield has a German iron ...
A: - French or German, decorative souvenir ware of around 1900. Very, very common type. The decoration ...
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| James Dixon & Sons pewter coffee or tea pot | 9/24/2007 |
Q: Can you help me price a James Dixon & Sons coffee (or tea) pot. The lid finial is an ornate ...
A: - There are innumerable variations on designs, so this particular form is not one I can identify. ...
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| pewter like teapot | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Have an old teapot bottom stamped c.mcriggi fabrican ...
A: - Not a mark I've encountered before. The style of mark is typical of those found Britannia metal ...
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| Pewter Cup | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I bought what appears to be a handmade antique pewter cup today at a garage sale. I am wondering ...
A: - This appears to be a type of metalwork made in India, similar to bidriware. Made in vast ...
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| Arts & Crafts style James Dixon & Sons chocolate pot | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I bought a lovely Arts and Crafts chocolate pot today. It has a finial, the handle I believe is ...
A: - Plate is not my field, but a few comments: - it will be late 19th or early 20th century, while ...
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| pewter candle holder plate | 9/15/2007 |
Q: Please help me determine if my 2 pewter candleholders have any value. They are plates designed to ...
A: - Wall sconces. 20th Century, but not copying an English style, as, if they were ever made in ...
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| German Pewter Plate | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I recently acquired a pewter plate/small charger with the makers mark of "Ph. Strauss." The maker's ...
A: - Strauss can be Austrian too. Not sure why you believe angel marks must pre-date 1883 - they were ...
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| James Dixon & sons | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I'am from Italy. Sorry for my bad english.I'm looking for some info about a nice teapot, recently ...
A: - Your English is a lot better than my Italian! The teapot is a type of pewter called Britannia ...
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| old pewter jug | 9/13/2007 |
Q: it's normal jug shaped with a clasp lid, the lid is designed with two acorns, and on the bottom of ...
A: - Certainly I can help, but I need to see photos to give a firm opinion: two clear in-focus shots, ...
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| pewter | 9/12/2007 |
Q: -- What do you recommend for cleaning pewter?
A: - Cleaning pewter is a complex topic, recommendations depending on the surface condition of the ...
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| pewter | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I've recently bought 2 pewter items from an antiques dealer in Somerset and wondered if you might be ...
A: - Abbey: this mark used by Osborne & Co of 207 Rockingham, Sheffield, dates 1920-39. 1000 will be ...
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| Pewter goblets | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have a set of six pewter goblets which I purchased some 17yrs ago. The marking on the bottom says ...
A: - EPNS = electroplated nickel silver, a cheap silver substitute. Silver plate is not my field, but ...
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| Pewter Teapots | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I have two pewter teapots from my grandmother and wondered if you caould tell me if they are of any ...
A: - The Walker & Hall piece is probably quite a late example, say c1910, value if in excellent ...
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| pewter hanging plate with raised turkey design | 8/28/2007 |
Q: i recently came upon a approx. 8 inch pewter plate that has on the back where it is meant to be hung ...
A: - Continental European, c1900, very common type. The style of mark (angels with trumpets) is used ...
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| pewter plate | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I have an old pewter plate with a stamp on it that shows an angel with a sword. Actually there are ...
A: - Correct - it is German. The device and text are common to a vast number of German touchmarks, so ...
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| pewter measures | 8/21/2007 |
Q: Please could you give me some idea as to the age and value (if any) of the following:- 1.Handled ...
A: - Values assume excellent condition. 1. Probably made in Birmingham, dates around 1870. Used in ...
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| J. Dixon & Sons creamer and sugarpot / bowl | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I have a sugarpot / bowl (no lid) and a creamer that I love to see for there stylishness. The bottom ...
A: - Well, that is all correct. EP = electroplate (i.e. silver plated). Your dates are right, except ...
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| Pewter Mug - Repairing | 8/15/2007 |
Q: Roberts, I came across your address on the internet, and thought you might be able to help. I have, ...
A: - There is a good pewter restorer located close to you. As this answer is in the public domain I ...
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| 18th Century Pewter Charger by Robert Jofe | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I have a large (15in) pewter charger that I got at my church Christmas bazaar in Boston, MA many ...
A: - No more to say really. Jupe was made free of the Worshipful Company of Pewterers of London in ...
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| pewter tankerd | 8/8/2007 |
Q: i wondered if you could give me any information on a pewter tankerd i recently bought, it as gaskell ...
A: - Made in Birmingham, England, around 1920. The marks inside the base are one of many variants used ...
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| Value and origin of inherited Pewter | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I'm hoping with your expertise you could shed some light on a few pieces I have recently acquired. ...
A: - The three measures (not mugs) were used in Hampshire (the C*SN and VR559 are both local capacity ...
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| Pewter Plate dated 1619 | 7/29/2007 |
Q: Roberts, My brother, a Gulf War veteran, was stationed in Germany early in his military career. He ...
A: - Most unlikely to be early 17th Century. From the description, I would suggest c1900 as more ...
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| optic pearl boxed. | 7/24/2007 |
Q: i was just wondering if you could help me out with something i found when cleaning out a store ...
A: - Gaskell & Chambers were in Birmingham from 1898 to the 1970s. They made all sorts of barfittings. ...
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| possibly pewter plate w/crowned dragon | 7/22/2007 |
Q: Roberts, First I'd like to thank you for taking the time to volunteer your expertise. I am a ...
A: - Well, that is certainly more polite than most messages I get! Most just say something like: "got ...
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| Pewter Inkwell | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I have an item that I assume is an inkwell. It is about 3" high and is slightly tapered with a base ...
A: - Yep, and inkwell. It should have a ceramic cup for the ink, but they often go missing. The ...
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| old spoon | 7/20/2007 |
Q: We have a spoon taken from Slane Castle in Meath County, Ireland around 1900. It has five different ...
A: - NS = nickel silver. Cheap material used for making spoons in the last 150 years or so. It does ...
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| grandmothers tea service | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I was recently given my grandmothers tea service. It is a five piece set:cream, sugar, tea pot, ...
A: - An original set is unlikely to be over 100 years old, which is the usual definition of antique. ...
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| tea pot james dixon and sons | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I've been given a teapot, a "pot à lait" (milk jug?)and a sugar basin; on the teapot there is :the ...
A: - Dates not earlier than 1882, and probably much later. Dixon's were still using similar marks in ...
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| approx date | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I was hoping you might be able to help. I am wanting to know the approx date of a teapot by James ...
A: - 1879-c1910. EPBM = electroplated Britannia metal, a cheap silver substitute. BM is a pewter ...
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| Any chance of a lead? | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I have a base metal (not iron, pewter or silver) british design teapot with a large hallmark written ...
A: - Teapots in pewter of the Queen Anne style (bellied shape, with a tall domed lid) were made in ...
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| date and rarety | 6/25/2007 |
Q: Good morning, I have coffe pot, tea pot and other item with these inscriptions 5 James Dixon ...
A: - Made after about 1850. Common. The single digits probably indicate the capacity of each vessel in ...
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| large pewter plate ?charger | 6/23/2007 |
Q: pewter plate 40cm across at its widest. crude ?masonic wheel engraving with initials FJH and date ...
A: - Continental European - I cannot be more specific without spending days (literally) searching all ...
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| pewter compass in sun shape w/ lithograph | 6/22/2007 |
Q: i have a lovely working compass....i would guess early 20th century, but could be late 19th. It is ...
A: - Etain is French for tin, and is also the French word for pewter. 95% probably refers to the % tin ...
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| coffe pot | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I have a coffee pot with a wooden handle and on the spout it has a heart. it has an armor stamp on ...
A: - Well, I've thought very carefully, and I think there is a small possibility that it might just ...
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| Numbered Mark | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I have a cat ornament that I have been told is made out of pewter. It has the numbers 956 stamped ...
A: - No. Sometimes modern reproductions are marked with "90%", indicating the tin content, but tin is ...
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| James Dixon teapot | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I have acquired fo £1 a JD&S pewter teapot in excellent condition. On the bottom is JD & S (then it ...
A: - Value just a few pounds at best. The JD&S mark is most often found on silver plated examples, ...
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| Pewter "cup" | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I bought a pewter cup? I guess you would call it a few years ago. It has an angel engraved on the ...
A: - Angels are used in maker's marks in many parts of Continental Europe over a long period. "In ...
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| PEWTER GOBLET | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A PEWTER GOBLET DEPICTING A BATTLE SCENE WITH SPEARS, SWORDS, AXES AND SHEILDS. SOUNDS ...
A: - German maker's marks are documented in Hintze: Die Deutschen Zinngiesser, which stretches to 12 ...
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| JD&S SILVER BOX | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I bought this silver box that has a hinged flap, handle on top and a ring on the back. I am not sure ...
A: - Not silver. EPBM = electroplated Britannia metal, a cheap silver substitute. BM is a pewter alloy ...
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| James Dixon & Sons Pewter tanker | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I am looking for some info about a lidded pewter tanker I have been left by my late father. It has ...
A: - Dixon's were the largest pewter manufacturers in Sheffield, England, from the early 19th to the ...
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| Pewter Tankard - Tappit Hen? | 5/26/2007 |
Q: Can you ID and date this tankard please? It is pewter, lidded, and marked on the bottom. Stamped ...
A: - This is a reproduction piece made 1920-60. If you have a digital camera, send me an image (to ...
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| pewter creamer/sugar bowl | 5/25/2007 |
Q: My husband and I came across a little creamer and sugar bowl set and we were wondering if you could ...
A: - Made by one of several possible Sheffield pewter firms, somewhere around 1940-1970. The mark is ...
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| James Dixon Pewter | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I have a Pewter Claret Jug with a bone handle (antler) marked with James Dixon & sons Sheffield a ...
A: - All correct. Dates around 1880-1910. The numbers include a pattern number, and perhaps an ...
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| James Yates | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I am in possession of a tobacco tin purchased at auction , which bears the mark of James Yates. The ...
A: - The small shield shaped marks are pseudo-hallmarks once used by a pewtering firm in Bewdley, ...
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| 5 Fine Tin plates | 5/21/2007 |
Q: Roberts, I have 5 plates that are 9" in diameter from Germany. Three of the plates have three ...
A: - The marks are typical of those used in parts of Germany, Belgium, Flanders and Holland in the ...
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| Pewter Tankard | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I have a pewter tankard dated 1731 with the name ANNO JOHANN CARL DIETZ across the top. It also has ...
A: - ANNO = year, i.e. refers to the date. You need to research the name Johann Carl Dietz. There was ...
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| Value and origin of Vases | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I purchased a pair of bud vases on the bag label it came in says circa 1910 James Dixon. On the ...
A: - Sounds about right. You can research the design registration number yourself via the British ...
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| pewter plate with raised crowned salamander | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I purchased a 10 inch plate at a brocante in France. It has three marks. One a rose and crown that ...
A: - Brocante is about right. Late 19th or early 20th Century French souvenir piece with simulated ...
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| 4" pewter plate | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I own a 4" pewter plate I have used with miniature antique furniture for years but now wonder if it ...
A: - These are very common. They were made in the 1920s and later as decorative reproductions, bearing ...
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| James Dixon & Sons Enquiry | 4/28/2007 |
Q: My family recently acquired what we were told was an antique hot chocolate The pot was manufactured ...
A: - Without a photograph it is difficult to say whether it is a chocolate pot or not. But since ...
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| pewter flagons | 4/14/2007 |
Q: We have a set of 5 pewter flagons, in graduated sizes from 5" to 14" (to top of knop on lid). The ...
A: - Based on your description, I believe this is a graduated set of Swiss style flagons, ...
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| another James Dixon sons Sheffield teapot | 4/10/2007 |
Q: OK, here goes. The bottom of the teapot says S or 8, 'hard to tell', then James Dixon & Sons then ...
A: - Well done on the research, but this is a spirit kettle, not a teapot. Common items. 1897 is ...
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| Edgar & Son Pewter Bowl | 4/1/2007 |
Q: We have a two-handled pewter bowl: just over 4 inches high; about 14 inches in diameter (from ...
A: - An excellent description. The person in Cheltenham was almost certainly a Mr Isher (probably ...
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| Walker & Hall | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I have a teapot with walkerand hall on it, Other markings include e.p on b.m 17070 and a J engraved ...
A: - Walker and Hall worked in Sheffield, England, from about 1861 to the mid 20th Century. See ...
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| Tea Set | 3/20/2007 |
Q: Can you advise the probable age and origin of a tea set that has been passed down from my parents ...
A: - Made by James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield, England, not earlier than about 1880, and probably ...
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| Flask | 3/15/2007 |
Q: A friend has a flask with the words James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield on it. It also says "No 713" and ...
A: - I cannot tell you how many were made, but they are common items, and it is not greatly surprising ...
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| James Dixon & Sons | 2/11/2007 |
Q: I came across this old pewter candle stick holder with the name James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield on it, ...
A: - Dixon's were based in Sheffield, England, and were prolific manufacturers of metalwares. EPBM = ...
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| Maker information please. | 1/31/2007 |
Q: "...Well done - you are bang on. I Tyler (not an L, the I was a late use of that letter for J, his ...
A: - There is no other info. What I gave came from Jack Scott's "Pewter Wares from Sheffield", the ...
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| James Yates tankard | 1/7/2007 |
Q: My grandmother recently gave me a James Yates pint pewter tankard. It has numerous markings which I ...
A: - James Yates worked in Birmingham, England, 1860-1881, though the trade name was used by successor ...
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| Old English Tankard marking | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I have an old English tankard from my grandfather with a stamped symbol on it that has a crown on ...
A: - This is a measure rather than a tankard. The collar is made of brass. In the mid/late 19th and ...
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| James dixon and sons | 1/3/2007 |
Q: i have a small box stamped james dixon and sons, it has a trumpet and the stamp of 942M,i was ...
A: - Made in Sheffield, England, not earlier than 1879. 942M is the pattern number, but since these ...
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| Pewter Quill | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I have an old pewter quill holder. There is a label on the bottom saying 1018 but I am not sure if ...
A: - It's an English inkwell, with holes around the edge for pens (not quills). The inkwell would have ...
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| Pewter candlestick | 12/21/2006 |
Q: I have a single Pewter candlestick that is marked on the bottom center with a crown over an X. On ...
A: - James Yates was a late 19th Century Birmingham, England, pewterer, but his name was later used as ...
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| Touch marks on James Yates Pewter Mugs | 12/20/2006 |
Q: I am intrested in Pewter Mugs made by James Yates. I have recently perchesed some and am starting a ...
A: - Hello James, I think you bid on one of my eBay offerings a few weeks ago! You are right about ...
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| Touchmark on pewter pitchers | 12/12/2006 |
Q: The mark definitely says "Etin Fin". I will zero-in on French touchmarks at my local library and ...
A: - Responding because I have to , otherwise I get nag emails from AllExperts telling me there is an ...
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| German Pewter Wall Plates | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I have two pewter wall plates. They are definately german as per the inscribe on one "Nurnberg ...
A: - Decorative objects such as this are not really my field, but I think you will find the "Ulbr ...
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| James Dixon | 11/26/2006 |
Q: I am sorry I was not more specific. The writing on the bottom of each say: James Dixon and Sons. I ...
A: - Oh dear, can you please give me completely accurate information. Is there any other mark or text ...
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| James Dixon | 11/26/2006 |
Q: I own a James Dixon coffee pot and James Dixon tea pot. The markings on the coffee pot are: 6 73 ...
A: - If the mark is just "JAMES DIXON", with nothing else such as SON or SONS, then they date to the ...
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| pewter touch mark on silver | 11/22/2006 |
Q: i read this in a pewter marks book from a local reference library.it stated that the french pewter ...
A: - Crowned hammers have been used by pewterers from various countries at various times as maker's ...
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| james dixon & sons | 11/19/2006 |
Q: I have a teapot marked James Dixon & Sons Shelfield ...
A: - Made in Sheffield (not Shelfield), England, approx 1860-1900. EPBM = electroplated Britannia ...
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| Pewter Teapot | 11/11/2006 |
Q: My wife and I found in our attic an old pewter teapot with the marking, R.WRIGHT MANCHESTER EPBM ...
A: - Probably made in Sheffield or Birmingham, and retailed by Wright in Manchester. EPBM: ...
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| Pewter mug | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I wonder if you can help. I am trying to find out about a pewter mug (thought it was a tankered but ...
A: - Your description is good, but it brings bad news. This form is a well known product of ...
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| Pewter wine cups | 10/29/2006 |
Q: I have what appears to be wine cups, stamped on bottom is "Made in England Sheffield English Pewter ...
A: - 30 years ago would be about right. Wentworth's started up in Sheffield in 1948. Value is pretty ...
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| Antique chair | 10/28/2006 |
Q: You could have at least directed me to someone or a website where I could find some information but ...
A: That was a very slow response - having a long tussle with yourself, were you? Now, your new message ...
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| pewter markings | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I just bought a pewter tankard and have searched the web to find out about it's markings. Looking ...
A: - Take another look at my website, clicking on the 'verification marks' link on the menu, where all ...
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| Pewter Quart Pitcher or mug | 10/24/2006 |
Q: Martin Roberts, I am attaching 3 pictures of a pewter mug which I purchased at a yard sale for ...
A: - Excellent description, and good research so far, but no photos, as there is no way to attach them ...
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| Brass RAF "Card Holder" | 10/24/2006 |
Q: Roberts, Hello, My name is Ben, and I'm a high school student and I'm starting to become a collector ...
A: - Hi Ben, As you say, it's not strictly in my field. All I can offer is that you seek advice from ...
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| English Pewter Mug or Tankard with Hunting Scenes | 10/23/2006 |
Q: Roberts, i would like to ask for your opinion on this piece ofSheffield Pewter. It is an estimatly ...
A: - Good photos. Shame about the piece. It's modern, made in the last 30-40 years in Sheffield, ...
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| Antique chair | 10/18/2006 |
Q: My friend has a chair made my Tomlinson Chair MFG. CO. that was made in 1823. Do you know anything ...
A: - Rude eh? Do you think that asking an irrelevant, time-wasting question constitutes a positive ...
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| pewter dating | 10/17/2006 |
Q: One final thought on hoping it was from an ancestor. Matthew Dillon was married to a Dutch woman. ...
A: - It is conceivable it came to your family thru that Dutch link, but the initials are simply those ...
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| pewter dating | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I know nothing about pewter, but have an old very large plate or charger that is suppose to have ...
A: - Hmmm, very unlikely to be Irish, I'm afraid. Sounds like a Low Countries product - DMAL will be ...
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| small pewter creamer. i think. | 10/17/2006 |
Q: martin, please excuse my e-mail etiquette as i have only ...
A: - Can't help much - the maker's name is a new one to me. Probably American, late 19th or early 20th ...
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| Samuel Ellis pewter plate | 10/14/2006 |
Q: I am attempting to find the history of a 12 inch diameter antique pewter plate or charger. On the ...
A: - Samuel Ellis was a prolific London pewterer who worked from 1721 til 1765, and died in 1772. His ...
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| pewter dish on foot | 10/8/2006 |
Q: I have just bought a footed dish, maker James Dixon and sons, pattern no W 1982. Any idea of its ...
A: - Could be anywhere from 1851 to the 1970s based on the mark as described. The style sounds unusual ...
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| Pewter decanter | 10/4/2006 |
Q: I have a pewter,I believe,wine decanter. I can not ID the touch mark as of yet. The mark is a castle ...
A: - Thanks for the photos - sorry not to reply to your earlier further question, but AllExperts was ...
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| English Pewter | 10/2/2006 |
Q: Ive just recieved a set of small pewter cups or mini mugs of some sort. What makes it interesting is ...
A: - It is what it says - Sheffield made 'pewter' (more likely Britannia metal). Ginera is not a mark ...
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| Pewter Touchmarks | 10/1/2006 |
Q: Could you tell me approximate date and country of origin for touchmarks of a rose w/crown (the crown ...
A: - A crowned rose is of no use at all in dating/origin - it was widely used in Europe (particularly ...
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| james yates | 9/30/2006 |
Q: I bought a set of james yates tankards.1quart,1pint& half pint,about 4 years ago,for £120.And ...
A: - Paul, A good sensible question about antique pewter - yippee! James Yates was a very prolific ...
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| colonial ship with whale below it stamp on pewter plate | 9/29/2006 |
Q: So are most of the pewter plates on ebay reproductions? How can you be sure it is an authentic ...
A: - Ha, I got it wrong. There are two or three of these repro plates with ship marks on eBay at ...
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| age & value of pewter pitcher | 9/27/2006 |
Q: No need for you to reply again. I was very interested in learning about a piece and asked you with ...
A: - I answered your original question completely - you wanted to know history and value, I answered ...
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| age & value of pewter pitcher | 9/27/2006 |
Q: What is the meaning of "tat", which you used in your answer?When did "Paul Revere" metal works ...
A: - Good lord, another follow-up about a bit of rubbish (that's a synonym for 'tat' - a back ...
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| Question regarding pewter plates | 9/25/2006 |
Q: I have a set of 8 pewter plates approximately 8 1/2" in diameter each. The plates appear to have ...
A: - By all means send me images. One overall shot of the set, one close up of each of two pieces (for ...
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| small pewter tankard | 9/23/2006 |
Q: I have a small [half gill] pewter measure by Gaskell & Chambers Ltd of Birmingham. It is marked on ...
A: - If you go to www.antique-metalware.co.uk and click through to my eBay bargain listings (link at ...
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| sheffield teapot | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I fell in love with the look of this old teapot in a shop so I bought it. I finally thought to turn ...
A: - Well done - you are bang on. I Tyler (not an L, the I was a late use of that letter for J, his ...
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| chinese pewter | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I have an old set of pewter items ( tea pot, pitcher & 2 trays) they each are imprinted only "CHINA" ...
A: - Well yes, pre-Communist, but that's only 1940s. Probably made 1920s or 30s, perhaps a little ...
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| james dixon epbm | 9/6/2006 |
Q: My wife and i recently were given a tea pot, sugar bowl and a small milk jug made by James Dixon And ...
A: - Trumpet/banner - just a trade mark, first used by JD&S about 1880, but continued into the mid ...
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| James Dixon & Sons | 9/5/2006 |
Q: I have in my possesion a silver Tea/Coffee Pot. On the bottom are as follows: James Dixon & ...
A: - As you don't mention hallmarks, which are required if silver and made in Britain, then it is not ...
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| pewter munchen cup | 9/4/2006 |
Q: I have a pewter cup about 31/2 inches tall, looks hand carved, has sceans fron old munich germany. ...
A: - Probably a tourist souvenir from about 1900. Value pennies. Barbarossa: do you mean Frederick ...
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| SHEFFIELD TEAPOT | 9/3/2006 |
Q: I 'VE HAD THIS TEAPOT , AT THE BOTTOM IS SHEFFIELD WITH THE NUMBERS 1500.. IT'S EITHER PEWTER OR ...
A: - Not silver, as that would be hallmarked. Could be pewter, or silver plate - no way I can tell as ...
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| James Yates Pewter Tankard | 9/3/2006 |
Q: We have a James Yates Pint Tankard with two verification marks; the first "Crown VR 205" and the ...
A: - Ok, well, I would guess this piece was originally purchased in the USA at a department store in ...
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| James Yates tankard | 8/21/2006 |
Q: If the paint was applied after all the markings, wouldn't the recessed areas fill in? The marks are ...
A: - James Yates is given incorrect dates in Cotterell's Old Pewter (1929), which is the source of the ...
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| James Yates tankard | 8/21/2006 |
Q: I have a 3 1/2" pewter tankard by James Yates that is painted. There is clear evidence the paint ...
A: - Made in Birmingham, England, around 1870. James Yates was the largest manufacturer of pewter mugs ...
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| pewter jug | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I have a small pewter jug, approximately 20cm in height. In shape, it looks like an elegant figure ...
A: - Send photos to stynt@btopenworld.com, and I shall comment. First thought is probably a 20th ...
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| Sold as antique pewter Chinese tea pot | 7/29/2006 |
Q: I have purchased what was presented as an antique Chinese pewter tea pot. It has Chinese characters ...
A: - Sorry, cannot help - my field is mainly British pewter. There are Chinese pewter teapots of ...
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| Old tea/coffee pot | 7/26/2006 |
Q: My mother has asked me to clear out her unit of many old items that she has collected over the ...
A: - They first used the terms "sons" and "sheffield" in their mark in 1851, and if that is all there ...
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| Pewter Tankard | 7/12/2006 |
Q: Looking for information on marks in a tankard I have. An indented diamond shape with a raised V and ...
A: - It's an Imperial (UK) quart capacity ale measure. The inscription is the name and address of the ...
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| Worlds Faire dishes | 7/2/2006 |
Q: first you were the only one listed and available that remotely qualified and second I didn't imagine ...
A: - Like all the experts on AllExperts, I volunteer my time to answer questions. That means I receive ...
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| Pewter Tankard | 6/26/2006 |
Q: I have a pewter tankard that I can not identify the touchmarks. There are five (5) marks. The ...
A: - Having seen your photos of the piece, I have some disappointing news for you. In my view, this is ...
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| Pewter Marks | 6/25/2006 |
Q: I bought some pewter at an auction here in Alaska and one plate which is about 11.5" diameter has 4 ...
A: - I don't recognise the marks you describe. These types of marks are pseudo-hallmarks, simulating ...
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| tankard marking | 6/22/2006 |
Q: What does a Crown and VR followed by 174 mean on a tankard?
A: - This is a capacity verification mark for the City of Leeds, England, applied after 1879 but ...
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| lamp | 6/21/2006 |
Q: You are a very rude individual. I saw a lady ask about a lamp I think it was. She was asking in a ...
A: - Thanks for your message. You plainly didn't bother to inform yourself properly. The enquiry to ...
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| james dixon tea service | 6/21/2006 |
Q: It includes teapot with hinged lid, sugar bowel and milk jug. markings are:( reading off the milk ...
A: - EPBM = electroplated Britannia Metal, a cheap silver substitute. BM is a pewter alloy formulated ...
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| Small pewter box | 6/16/2006 |
Q: I recently purchased a small pewter box, about 2"hx4"l and 1.5"h, with mark of Gay and Son, High ...
A: - I don't recognise the name, so it is probable they were retailers rather than makers. Boxes of ...
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| Flagg & Homan Pewter | 6/14/2006 |
Q: I acquired a Flagg & Homan 1 1/2qt. pitcher with a screw on top and pewter cork for spout of ...
A: - Cincinnatti, probably mid 20th century, of little value and certainly not antique. Unlikely to ...
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| Date identification needed (EPBM item) | 6/14/2006 |
Q: Recently I have bought this item om auction as a "Liquor bottle" and did some research. The ...
A: - This type of object was made in huge quantities by firms like Dixons of Sheffield, from c1850 til ...
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| Quart Pewter Tankard | 6/12/2006 |
Q: Starting from the handle and moving to the right below the rim my tankard is stamped <1 QUART> ...
A: - Capacity verifications for Cheshire, a county in north-west England. The small marks with letters ...
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| Pewter creamer or gravy boat | 6/11/2006 |
Q: I just purchased a pewter creamer or gravy boat ( it looks like a claw foot tub with a handle ) ...
A: - Sorry to be slow responding. The maker is a new one on me, and I was trying to find a reference ...
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| Pewter | 6/1/2006 |
Q: I have just bought a mug in a junk shop. It looks like pewter, has a wide brim, big curly handle on ...
A: - How nice to get a sensible, relevant question! Your mug is probably older than you suspect. The ...
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| Attorneys ask questions too. | 6/1/2006 |
Q: I understand you are not a professional. However you clearly violated my rights with your harrassing ...
A: - I did not say I would try to answer "anything". My introduction makes if perfectly clear that I ...
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| pewter wine pourer | 5/27/2006 |
Q: could you please tell me the date of this pourer the mark that i can see are on the underside of ...
A: - I would guess it is French (or purporting to be French). Beyond that I can't say much without ...
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| Pewter Mug | 5/19/2006 |
Q: I hope you are able to help me identify this Mug. It has been personalized with the initials-looks ...
A: - Typical Victorian beer mug. Probably made by Grimes of London, mid/late 19th century, capacity ...
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| wine goblets | 5/18/2006 |
Q: I have 6 heavy silver wine goblets received from my father in law, they are all stamped Selanger ...
A: - Why do you say they are silver when they are stamped 'pewter'? No, they are certainly not ...
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| EPBM teapot | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I recently bought a teapot at a car boot sale simply because I liked it. It costed £4 and it is ...
A: - epbm = electroplated Britannia metal, a cheap silver substitute despised by collectors. BM is a ...
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| china made ginger storer | 4/26/2006 |
Q: i have a pot (without lid) which i believed was used for storing ginger in, it has a re_enactement ...
A: - The introductory spiel makes it clear that I answer questions about pewter. Why on earth do you ...
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| Are you able to look this up with the info I'll provide you and let me know it's value? | 4/15/2006 |
Q: My Father left me small antique pewter jewlery box with a removable wood liner. The brand name on ...
A: - The mark is not familiar to me. It is unlikely to be British - probably American. 3949 will a ...
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| Sugar & Creamer info | 4/11/2006 |
Q: I have a sugar & creamer set with this inscribed on the bottom of both pieces.... Victorian Plate ...
A: - EPBM = electroplated Britannia Metal, a cheap silver substitute, utterly despised by collectors. ...
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| Date Rarity and Value | 3/22/2006 |
Q: I am not sure on where to start searching. I was given an old candlestick holder. It has two ...
A: - Yep, James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield, England. Dating around 1900. EPBM = electroplated Britannia ...
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| James Dixon & Sons Silver tea service | 3/13/2006 |
Q: I have the above set consisting of a teapot,sugar bowl and milk jug. The reverse markings show the ...
A: - EPBM = electroplated Britannia Metal. BM was a pewter alloy, used in fabricating objects from ...
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| Pewter/Silver beaker | 3/11/2006 |
Q: We have a beaker approx. 6ins high. I can find no hallmarks so I am assuming it is pewter. The ...
A: - Where to start... there are so many misunderstandings here. Firstly, hallmarks are a British ...
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Q: I have a pitcher with the following info on bottom James Dixon and sons Sheffield Self Pouring ...
A: - They are common, and worth only a few tens of dollars if in superb condition. Any damage or a ...
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| james dixon & sons pewter pitcher | 2/26/2006 |
Q: I hope you can help me identify and put a value on a small pewter pitcher I have. The pitcher is 5 ...
A: - I'm not clear what you expect - it was made by Dixons of Sheffield, England, regardless of the ...
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| Pewter jug | 2/24/2006 |
Q: I brought a pewter jug in an Australian Op shop about 2years ago. I love it and continually look at ...
A: - c = circa, meaning 'about'. G&W started around 1824, and the firm's name was still being used in ...
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| Pewter jug | 2/24/2006 |
Q: I brought a pewter jug in an Australian Op shop about 2years ago. I love it and continually look at ...
A: - This is properly called a measure. Made by Gerardin and Watson of London, c1830. Imperial quart ...
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| coffee pot | 2/23/2006 |
Q: We have a coffee pot I think its pewter but there are markings on the bottom, its stamped M and its ...
A: - Dixon, not Dickson. Sheffield, England. Britannia metal (fabricated from pewter sheet). Dixon's ...
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| 3-legged English pewter teapot | 2/21/2006 |
Q: Roberts, Can you tell me if a 3- legged Samuel Ellis pewter teapot is more rare than one that ...
A: - Well, I'm sure you know that all Ellis teapots are very scarce. It is of course difficult to ...
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| old pewter mark | 2/12/2006 |
Q: inside on the bottom is a mark of a crown above a letter v.i cant seem to find the mark in a ...
A: - The v is probably an x - crowned x marks are very commonly used on British pewter, and are found ...
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| pewter | 2/6/2006 |
Q: I have no idea what I'm talking about, so hopefully I can avoid the roasting. I have what looks ...
A: - It may very well be a teapot, and it may be made of pewter - it is entirely possible. But that ...
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| tall ship | 1/17/2006 |
Q: i live in a small village in nova scotia, canada.i have a picture of a ship that as far as i can ...
A: - Afraid I can't help much, though I will say it is good to receive a polite and full enquiry from ...
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| pewter chocolate jug? | 1/10/2006 |
Q: my dad was a dealer and passed away leaving me with alot of antiques, in his collection he left me a ...
A: - The angel mark you describe could be any of hundreds used in continental europe from the 16th ...
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| please help identify these peices | 1/8/2006 |
Q: I have this old pitcher which I believe is pewter.. It is marked on bottom with a circle Austin & ...
A: - The first is a 'haystack' measure. It may be authentic Irish, and could date anytime from 1830 to ...
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| copper pan | 12/31/2005 |
Q: In March someone asked you a question about a signed Phila. copper pan with what was described as a ...
A: - Why don't you sign up as an expert on this site? Personally, I have no interest and little ...
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| pewter | 12/31/2005 |
Q: I found an cup size pewter pitcher (8 oz) in some of my Dad's "stuff". The handle is missing but the ...
A: - Probably silver plate rather than pewter. There was a Britannia Metal (fabricated pewter) maker ...
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| Pewter Knife | 12/23/2005 |
Q: I am wondering what an Elizabethan table knife would look like? I have a pewter knife that came in a ...
A: - I will keep this short. The likelihood of it being Elizabethan is almost zero - you are ...
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| Pewter bowl | 12/20/2005 |
Q: I just purchased a Thomas & Townsend Compton pewter bowl. It has their mark on the bottom as well ...
A: - Compton's were a large pewter manufacturer in London in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. ...
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| Age and value | 12/13/2005 |
Q: I am trying to find out some information about a siler and pewter object called a sick call outfit ...
A: - These are perhaps more properly called travelling communion sets, for providing religious ...
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| Old Sterling Serving Tray | 12/7/2005 |
Q: I have a Older tray I found when cleaning out my grandmothers home. It has a stamp on the bottom ...
A: - "Older"? I believe this is modern retro design silver plate. It is very common, judging by the ...
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| belleek | 11/17/2005 |
Q: belleek tea pot, how much could it be worth?
A: - Well, a belleek teapot made of pewter would be a remarkable rarity, and worth huge wodges of ...
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| Pewter | 10/17/2005 |
Q: I bought an antique pewter pot. I think it may be a humidor. It has a screw on lid with another ...
A: - The value of the pot will lie in its Dunhill connection, which puts it in the tobacco collecibles ...
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| Pewter Jug | 8/31/2005 |
Q: Sir, I have a pewter jug that was passed down to me years ago, and today, for some reason, I became ...
A: - Thanks for your enquiry. That is quite a detailed description. Based on that, you probably have a ...
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| pewter teapot | 8/24/2005 |
Q: i have recently found it again in my attic and wonder about its age, origin and value now . the ...
A: Sheffield in Yorkshire, England, probably around 1890. The numbers indicate patterns and capacity (4 ...
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| blue wade jug with silver plated top | 8/5/2005 |
Q: it is around 10" - 12" tall and has a silver plated lid top and small spout, can you tell me is it ...
A: - My profile makes it quite clear that my expertise is in pewter, and that I will not answer stupid ...
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| Pewter Chocolate Urn | 8/1/2005 |
Q: I was just helping a friend of mine who's mother just passed away. She has an urn that was given to ...
A: - The chocolate story is just a story - might be true, might not, either way it's irrelevant to the ...
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| pewter mug | 7/18/2005 |
Q: I have a pewter mug with 2 large S intertwined on the front. at the top near the handle is "potosi ...
A: - "Lee Arms" will be the name of the public house where it was used, which was in Dalston, a part ...
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| scenic lamp | 7/11/2005 |
Q: I have a lamp I have searched everywhere to learn about it I can not find anything close to it in ...
A: - In the UK it has been a long, hot day. At the end of which I receive from you a question that is ...
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| 3 piece tea set | 7/7/2005 |
Q: I have been given a 3 piece silver (I presume) or pewter tea set from my mother who is currently 82 ...
A: - EPBM = electro-plated britannia metal, a cheap silver substitute plated on "britannia metal", a ...
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| 1700 pewter mug | 7/2/2005 |
Q: We have a pewter tankard with mark in the bottom containing an angel holding a sword and scales. ...
A: - Yes, everything was apparently 'looted' by uncles in WW2, or it was granny's granny's piece, or ...
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| Samuel Ellis pewter charger | 5/30/2005 |
Q: I would like to know the value of a Samuel Ellis pewter charger. 15 inches across Is marked on the ...
A: - As a general rule, I do not answer queries that are solely concerned with value. If you have no ...
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| james dixon and sons | 5/20/2005 |
Q: i recently came into ownership of a pewter teapot marked james dixon and sons,sheffield.there are ...
A: - Made by Dixons in Sheffield, England, around 1880. Strictly, we would call the material Britannia ...
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| antique copper containers | 4/19/2005 |
Q: I am looking for a title and value of an old about 30 inch long narrow solid copper container with ...
A: - Such things are quite common, but come in many variations. Without seeing them, I cannot be ...
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| english,tin plate | 4/18/2005 |
Q: I've found a tin plate,made in england,it has a number on the front ca-f0254819.the scean on the ...
A: - I don't know what you mean by 'tin plate'. Given that it is either engraved or embossed, it is ...
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| ABOUT A CANDLESTICK | 4/12/2005 |
Q: I RECENTLY PICKED UP A SOLID BRASS CANDLESTICK FROM A FLEA AND i CAN NOT DETERMINE THE ERA IN WHICH ...
A: - 20th century, probably after 1950, so of little interest or value, and not antique. Their website ...
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| Antique China | 4/10/2005 |
Q: You must be a very important person? Forgive me asshole. Are you from NY?I'm just trying to find the ...
A: - From the UK actually, ermm, old chap. Not an important person, just expecting people to be ...
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| Antique China | 4/9/2005 |
Q: What is the value of Theodore Haviland,Simoges France- Arcadia china? 8 dinner plates 8 salad ...
A: - The people answering questions on this site VOLUNTEER their time to help others. My specialism ...
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| james yates quart tankard | 4/6/2005 |
Q: Martin I have a pewter tankard marked on the outside with the name james yates. it has the ER MARK ...
A: - Thanks for your enquiry. It is certainly authentic, and probably worth more than $20. ER = Edward ...
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| bronze metal lamps | 4/5/2005 |
Q: i have recieved four lamps as a gift, two are large with a woman on one and a man on the other, they ...
A: - Modern decorative pieces, so not antiques, so of no interest in my field. Hirsch still make ...
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| brass pot | 4/1/2005 |
Q: we bought a house full of "stuff" i found a brass chamber pot from a passenger train.there is a ...
A: - I'm kind of the right guy, but the object itself is worth much less than its historical railway ...
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| What is my brass ladles used for | 3/26/2005 |
Q: I have 3 brass ladles which have brass looped handles with a hole in the end for hanging. The ...
A: - THEY WERE USED FOR LADLING - what else is there to know? They could be used for ladling anything ...
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| cast candlesticks | 3/23/2005 |
Q: I've noticed a number of brass candlesticks that are being sold as very old and are in fact cast ...
A: - Good question - wish I could be sure of the answer! I too have seen candlesticks which were, ...
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| copper piece from the Jos. Heinrichs Company | 3/23/2005 |
Q: I have a pure copper piece with the makings on the bottom...(JOS.HEINRICHS PARIS + NEW YORK PURE ...
A: - Early 20th century - Heinrich is quite well known, and you can find much of their output on the ...
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| Identifying Old copper molds | 3/18/2005 |
Q: What are some ways to determine the age of copper food molds? I have collected several over the ...
A: - This is a very specialised field, which I'm not thoroughly immersed in. For myself, I look for ...
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| what is it?! | 3/14/2005 |
Q: we dug up something that looks like scissors with a little box on top. when you open it one side ...
A: - This is probably a wick trimmer (sometimes called a snuffer too, though I always think that's ...
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| Small brass lion artist's stamp | 3/10/2005 |
Q: In the early fifties my mother collected a small brass lion stamp with a Chinese? character on the ...
A: - At the point where you typed in this question, you saw a note from me asking for NO MORE ...
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| Pewter Plate | 3/10/2005 |
Q: I recently bought a small 4" pewter plate via the internet and now seeing it'for real'i am not sure ...
A: - This is a reproduction made sometime around 1930-50. They are very common, and were originally ...
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| Pewter cup with large handle | 3/5/2005 |
Q: I've acquired something I've never seen before. It is a very odd looking flat cup about 1.5" high ...
A: - Never seen anything quite like that in pewter. It is unlikely to be very old, as it presumably ...
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| Chinese Brass Bowl | 3/3/2005 |
Q: I was given a Chinese Brass Engraved Bowl with stand by my Grandmother in 1960. It appears to have a ...
A: - To judge age, it is necessary to handle the piece, but objects like this were produced in large ...
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| Value of English pewter tankard and half gills | 3/1/2005 |
Q: I have a pewter tankard (pint) and 2 1/2 gill measures, all brass lipped. Purchased in Ireland 40 ...
A: - Value depends a great deal on condition. If in fine condition, values will be around $150 for the ...
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| Bells | 2/27/2005 |
Q: Can you recommend another web site or person on the allexperts panel? I just don't know who to ask ...
A: - Since you were shocked by the answer, perhaps you need a wake up call: the people responding to ...
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| Pewter Marks | 2/20/2005 |
Q: I recently purchased a 9 1/2" shallow pewter bowl. On the underside are two identical marks of "IBK" ...
A: - Probably Dutch or Flemish. The date 1805 will refer to the date the maker (initials IBK) was made ...
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| pewter? | 2/12/2005 |
Q: I have this really odd victorian lamp base maybe? Very pretty not magnetic but I'm not sure if it's ...
A: - There are no simple diagnostics that uniquely identify an alloy as pewter. There are other alloys ...
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| Pewter,copper | 2/9/2005 |
Q: Could you tell me the value of my pewter coffee pot? The bottom has this information: Preisner ...
A: - None of these items are very old - the copper kettle might be late 19th century, and the earliest ...
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| VICTORIAN PLATE | 1/22/2005 |
Q: VICTORIAN PLATE E.P COPPER B.M. MOUNTS 65 QUESTION WHAT IS IT? AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION ABOUR ...
A: - EPBM = electro-plated Britannia metal. BM was a pewter alloy, and in this case it was cheaply ...
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| Unusual brass plate | 1/3/2005 |
Q: My Uncle found a large ornate brass wall plate in a basement decades ago. It doesn't have the ...
A: - Objects of this type are not uncommon, not particularly old, and are generally of little value. ...
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| James Yates pewter tankard | 1/3/2005 |
Q: My parents purchased a pewter tankard from Nieman-Marcus around 1960, and I'd like to know if it is ...
A: - All the information is entirely accurate, except for the dates which have been revised following ...
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| Pewter plates | 1/1/2005 |
Q: I have several pewter plates. 2 of them have the same marks on them and I was able to find some ...
A: - All the information you have is correct. The small marks are usually called 'hallmarks', but they ...
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| Brass/Bronze Round hanging plate | 12/16/2004 |
Q: Martin, This may be out of your line of interest, but please let me know if you'd like to try. ...
A: - Thanks for all the info, but I'm afraid it doesn't convince me this is an important piece! There ...
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| Pewter Fireplace Mantle | 12/8/2004 |
Q: I am attempting to find the history and value of a pewter fireplace mantle. It was purchased used ...
A: - That is a most unusual item. Frankly, I'm surprised such a thing exists in pewter. The melting ...
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| Cleaning Copper | 12/5/2004 |
Q: How do I remove the protective coating from older but newer copper molds so that I can polish the ...
A: - Tiresome, since this is nothing to do with antiques, but just use acetone or paint remover, ...
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| pewter bells | 12/4/2004 |
Q: I have received 13 pewter bells from a gentleman approximately 50 yrs old. He said these belonged to ...
A: Made in London, England, by Englefields - the last traditional pewtering firm in London, now closed ...
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| Pewter Fireplace Mantle | 12/3/2004 |
Q: I am attempting to find the history and value of a pewter fireplace mantle. It was purchased used ...
A: I'm not entirely sure what this is - do you mean a mantle ornament, with a flat back? If so, they ...
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| 17th Century Pewter Tankard | 10/8/2004 |
Q: I purchased a pewter tankard approx. 7" at an estate sale. Underneath was printed "England" and the ...
A: - Well, someone has allowed their imagination to run away with them. This piece was made in the ...
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| pewter | 10/2/2004 |
Q: I have a 13" charger with a mark on the back "Ma--in" {curved} over a crown [resting on the face of ...
A: - Thanks for your enquiry. I think that will be "Made in", as in "Made in London", and the mark ...
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| Pewter and aliminum ware | 9/27/2004 |
Q: How can I find out about these items what is valueable what is not? What to look for at auctions?
A: - Get a few books from the library, and read. Go to auctions to view. Visit dealers and discuss ...
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| pewter ice cream molds | 9/18/2004 |
Q: I HAVE 36 PEWTER ICE CREAM MOLDS MOSTLY NY&CO WITH NUMBERS ON THEM.IS THERE A GOOD REFERENCE BOOK ...
A: - Not sure about date - probably late 19th or early 20th century. Can be interesting and desirable ...
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| An antique brass Bed | 9/15/2004 |
Q: I have this Brass bed that is very old very tarnished and was woundering if it could be of vaule and ...
A: - Well if you know the date, and you already know it is a bed, and made of brass, what would be the ...
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| An antique brass Bed | 9/15/2004 |
Q: I have this Brass bed that is very old very tarnished and was woundering if it could be of vaule and ...
A: - Brass beds can be quite desirable, but there are plenty of modern examples. After a few years the ...
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| Silver tea set? Maybe? | 9/7/2004 |
Q: I have a silver pot that I think could be part of an old tea set. It is tarnished but that can be ...
A: - Not my field - I do not advertise expertise in silver or silverplate. I continue to be astonished ...
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| nicklebronze silverware set 144 pcs in original box | 9/6/2004 |
Q: this is a solid nicklebronze hand pounded flatware set. i just thought u might be able to tell me ...
A: - But as I say, it is modern, therefore of no interest to me and of no significance or great value. ...
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| Pewter (?) Mug | 8/31/2004 |
Q: Mr. Roberts Forgive me if all this sounds a bit ignorant, please, as I know nothing about this ...
A: - It could well be pewter, but it could as easily be electroplate (perhaps now without the silver). ...
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| Copper Cup | 8/27/2004 |
Q: I found an old copper soldered cup, 3 inches in height by 3 inches in width. Unable to find any ...
A: - Not that I know of - there is really nothing to match here, as there are no distinctive styles ...
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| Georgian Candlesticks (Brass) | 8/21/2004 |
Q: I am enquiring about the value of a pair of such objects whose condition is good. I know you can ...
A: - Impossible to say, as 'Georgian' spans a period from 1714 to 1830! If early Georgian, fine ...
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| Pewter | 8/12/2004 |
Q: I have a bolo, with a Micky Mouse head and boots on it. The back of the head, says Disney and made ...
A: - These are 20th century kitsch - they may have some decorative benefits if you like them, but they ...
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| 18th Century English Pewter | 7/28/2004 |
Q: Greetings, My wife and myself have received several pewter pieces from a relative. Betty was quite ...
A: - Dan, Most of the pewter supplied to Marshall Fields came from Richard Mundey, a major pewter ...
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| pewter or silver beaker | 7/27/2004 |
Q: My great uncle visited and taught in Germany in the early 1900's. He collected about 9 silver or ...
A: - Not sure if these were ever made in silver, but they certainly exist in pewter. They were made as ...
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| silver flatware | 7/20/2004 |
Q: I realize you do not list silver as an area of expertise, but am writing out of desperation! I have ...
A: I can't help much. The lack of anything resembling English silver hallmarks suggests they are either ...
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| hanging plates | 7/19/2004 |
Q: I inherited two relief hanging plates in copper or brass, (after been clean they are yellow). They ...
A: - Relief reproduction of a painting by Isaak Ostade, early 17th century Dutch painter who painted ...
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| Mystery piece | 7/6/2004 |
Q: Mr. Roberts, My mother was given this object that we can not identify what it actually was. We ...
A: Well, you could try doing some research, studying a few books, etc. ... you'll find it helps! Quite ...
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| 3 legged metal ??? ashtray maybe | 7/5/2004 |
Q: it is almost 2in high, the bowl is 3in across. the finish is bronze with a lot of thich greeny blue ...
A: OK, this does sound potentially interesting, though I should warn you items such as this can also be ...
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| Stephen Pewter | 7/5/2004 |
Q: I have what appears to be a pewter charger or bowl (?). It's about 10-12 inches in diameter. It is ...
A: Dish is probably the best name for it, or perhaps a soup plate. The mark sounds like a typical 18th ...
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| Pewter Touch Marks | 6/29/2004 |
Q: I have an old pewter tankard with three circular marks (about 12mm diameter) under the lid. One is ...
A: The marks - style, positioning, and layout - are typical of north-west continental european ...
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| brass | 6/27/2004 |
Q: i love brass! how do you know if your candlesticks are old and how valuable? also, i have alot of ...
A: Assessing authenticity of brass candlesticks can be very difficult - many experienced dealers make ...
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| brass vase & rare objects | 6/14/2004 |
Q: Have brass vase, plain, weighs about 10 pounds, 7 1/2 inches tall, base or foot 4", V's up ...
A: The descriptions don't give me much to go on. However, the brass 'vase' sounds like a fairly modern ...
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| JS&S.B Copper Watering Can | 6/7/2004 |
Q: I have done some research and I believe that I have a JS&S.B 5litre watering can. It has the ...
A: Hmmm - 5 litre is a very modern capacity. If marked as such, it is presumably modern. But ...
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| Antique pewter beer mug | 6/7/2004 |
Q: Some years ago when living in Auckland, NZ I bought an antique pewter mug. The base is pewter and it ...
A: Certainly sounds like a 19th century English beer mug. If you send a photo, I can give more detail ...
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| pewtertankard | 5/30/2004 |
Q: what wouldthemarkingsbeonajugover100yearsold
A: There are many thousands of recorded marks on antique pewter, including marks on tankards (i.e. ...
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| Pewter tankard with markings | 5/10/2004 |
Q: My description noted here is the ONLY information I have. I also do not know the importance of this ...
A: Your information appears to be good as far as it goes. This is probably a conventional bellied ...
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| Info regarding tin fruit dish | 5/5/2004 |
Q: Good day Martin. I have a fruit dish and feel sure that it is tin it seems to be old but i am not ...
A: More likely pewter, rather than tin - it is difficult to stamp tinplate (i.e. thin iron/steel with a ...
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| flagg and homam pewter | 4/8/2004 |
Q: I would love to know something about the company Flagg and Homam. I haven't dealt with much pewter. ...
A: - A 2 second search with Google, using the correct spellings (Flagg and Homan) produced lots of ...
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| cleaning copper | 3/30/2004 |
Q: Do you know of a good way to restore the luster to the surface of a large old copper kettle which ...
A: - I would suggest you use a more specialised product designed to remove tarnish from copper. Your ...
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| Copper Pan | 3/25/2004 |
Q: I have a tin lined copper pan with an applied forged iron handle. It is 7" in dia. and is just over ...
A: - American copper pans are not something I'm very familiar with - being a British based dealer - ...
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| brass antique | 3/22/2004 |
Q: I have a 24" diameter heavy brass plate with I believe arabic writing and strange looking antelopes ...
A: - Not sure, but I would be very suspicious. Suspect it is unlikely to be old, and apparently has ...
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| Brose bronze | 3/12/2004 |
Q: Do I take from your comments that you do not deal in bronzes? If not does anyone there deal with ...
A: - Since you chose to characterise my response as "snotty", I thought I would expand a little: 1. ...
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| Pewter cup | 3/11/2004 |
Q: I purchased a pewter cup from a recent estate sale. It is approximately 4" high, with a glass ...
A: - This item probably should have a handle - so if not, it may be incomplete. It is a late 19th ...
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| mini metal antique item | 2/29/2004 |
Q: Roberts, I bought a small metal item at a sale and would like to know if you can help me with a few ...
A: - I'm afraid I have no idea what this object is, but your guess of a souvenir sounds about right. ...
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| Pewter Crucifix | 2/29/2004 |
Q: I recently bought a very heavy pewter crucifix that is 14 inches long and 8 in. wide from a garage ...
A: - Such items are known in pewter, though I do not believe them to be especially old. The few I've ...
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| Gatco solid brass ducks | 2/25/2004 |
Q: was looking at a couple of pieces today that were very heavy, claimed to be brass, possible, they ...
A: - Gatco has a website: http://www.gatco-inc.com/ These will be modern (made in last 10 years) - so ...
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| Metal flatware | 2/18/2004 |
Q: In excavating my mother's estate we found some peculiar flatware - forks, knives and spoons. They ...
A: - Cutlery of the 17th and 18th centuries is quite scarce, and desirable if in good condition. But ...
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| pewter | 2/17/2004 |
Q: Roberts, Any information, including value, of a Crown and Rose, cast pewter, made in London, set. ...
A: - The Crown & Rose pieces were made by Englefield's in London in the 20th century. Goblets are also ...
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| Chinese antique bullet shell casing with a dragon on it | 2/17/2004 |
Q: I am holding in my hand a bullet shell casing which is slightly smaller that a shot glass. My ...
A: - This might come under the category of 'trench art' - many decorated shell cases from WW1 are ...
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| Sconces | 1/22/2004 |
Q: I was told that a pair of wood and brass sconces I have are from an old ship, and very valuable. I ...
A: - They certainly are unusual objects - I don't recall seeing anything like this, so I'll proceed ...
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| decorative bowl and 3-footed tray | 1/3/2004 |
Q: Mr. Roberts, My question about these items pertains to the fact they both have the same hallmarks ...
A: - The mark (definitely NOT 'hallmarks', just a maker's mark) is unknown to me. The material may be ...
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| Regarding Brass 'goblets?' and candlestick holders | 11/27/2003 |
Q: I have two small cup-like goblets, with base and medium stems, with no identifiable marks except ...
A: - Thanks for the enquiry. The goblets are of little interest to collectors, and of no real value. ...
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| pewterlite | 11/18/2003 |
Q: I have a five piece tea set that has "F. B. Rogers" etched in the bottom of each piece. There is ...
A: - Sorry, I can't help much. The name is a new one on me. I suspect the items will have been ...
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| What is it? | 11/18/2003 |
Q: I aquired this from an auction Between Reno Nevada and Lake Tahoe at a place called the Reindeer ...
A: - Not a style I recognise, though it could be of middle-eastern origin. Afraid I never believe ...
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