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The marking is a standing woman ,maybe has wings,holding a sword and scales on a small pitcher .Nancy
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The device of the figure of justice (which is what you describe) is very common in Continental European maker's marks of all sorts of dates, so there is little I can tell you. Most likely French or German, 19th Century, but without sight of the object I cannot be more precise.
Martin
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Martin G Roberts
Expertise
Pewter of the 19th Century and earlier from the British Isles and Ireland. I can comment on origin, date, rarity, and value. I cannot give detailed information on 'art' metalware, Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts metalware. See my website for more information: www.antique-metalware.co.uk.
Experience
A collector for twelve years and a dealer for seven.
Publications
Journal of the Pewter Society
Pewter Society Newsletter
Bulletin of the Pewter Collectors' Club of America
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