Expertise Antique base metalware, principally BRITISH PEWTER. Expertise is in pre-1900 functional wares, NOT the decorative arts, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco or Art Nouveau - none of these are of interest to me, and questions related to such items will receive curt responses.
Before asking a question, try exploring some of the information on my website: www.antique-metalware.co.uk. The `Useful Links` page contains all sorts of pertinent information.
Experience A collector for 10 years, and a dealer for 4 years. Proprietor of the AntiqueMetalware website: www.antique-metalware.co.uk
Organizations The Pewter Society (UK); The Pewter Collectors' Club of America.
Q: I have a half pint pewter tankard stamped underneath Gaskell and Chambers Birmingham Marde in ... A: - Well done with your research so far - all correct! 6 is the UV number for Birmingham (see the ...
Q: I beleive this cup was silver plated on pewter. Most has rubbed off now. The only marking under is ... A: - Well done with a good description, good photos, and some good guesses. It is EPBM - electroplated ...
Q: Mr. Roberts, I have a set of four Gaskell and Chambers beer engines that are estimated to be from ... A: - Gaskell & Chambers started in Birmingham, England, in 1892, and continued as barfitters until the ...
Q: I bought a little jug from a charity shop a couple of years ago for AUS 50cents, basically because I ... A: - Dates around 1900. Made of eletroplated Britannia metal (EPBM), a cheap silver substitute. BM is ...
Q: I have a Pint Mug very old from what i know of it it dates around first world war it has the makers ... A: - Thanks for the enquiry. Your mug is quite a bit earlier than the First World War, dating around ...
Q: I have a teapot approx. 8"- 9" tall, made by Sir John Benwell Ltd. (or Benuel). The knob on the lid ... A: - Definitely not silver, as it does not have silver hallmarks. Otherwise, I cannot help - the name ...
Q: I would like to find info re this objet. it is a tea pot i bought in devon england the marking are 5 ... A: - Charles Owen made Britannia metal wares (BM is a pewter alloy formulated for fabrication - ...
Q: I have received a large silver plated tea pot which I know very little about. It is by James Dixon ... A: - Late 19th or early 20th Century (late 19th more likely), made in Sheffield, England. JD&S were ...
Q: I have a large covered copper item on an iron stand, which is about 4' tall including the stand. ... A: - Hello, and apologies for the delay in replying. This certainly sounds like an interesting ...
