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I have an old pewter plate with a stamp on it that shows an angel with a sword. Actually there are three identical stamps but they are all indistinct at the bottom part. What I can read says "..EIN.ENGLISCH.Z.." I would like to know more about this plate. I don't think it's American. I'd guess German, based on the spelling. It also has the initials TMW in a line. I would really appreciate any information you might have about the plate. I inherited it years ago.
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Correct - it is German. The device and text are common to a vast number of German touchmarks, so it is not possible to identify the maker from your description. Probably c1800.
That's all there is to say, really. You don't want to know the value (you would be very disappointed).
Martin
www.antique-metalware.co.uk
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| Comment | Thanks for your answer. It's about what I expected. My mother haunted antique shops, and she had little, if any, taste or knowledge. When she died,we found at least a dozen mismatched cups and saucers - close but not quite right. | ||
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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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