The Old Attic/ Lynne Parker on September 04, 2017: We have a Antique letter opener with a bone handle and what looks to be a copper finish over (what we think is) a silver base. Diane Cass (author) from New York on June 22, 2014: @roberta-racki: EPC means silver ElectroPlated on Copper. All the pieces of the set would have been numbered consecutively: 2045, 2046, 2047, etc. Are there any markings? The "C" is a date mark. You will need to go to a website with a pictorial archive of hallmarks to try to match up the castle on your silver with one in their archive. Before you even try to date back an antique, you should confirm the teapot in question is vintage. As a result of an abundance of silver from a recent silver boom, silver tea sets began making their way across the parlors of societys affluent. I have what I believe is a coffee pot with EPC marked on the bottom the next row has a lion standing up facing left, crown& I'm not sure what the other one is. I have a silver pocket watch that I bought from a jewellers in Nottingham a few years back. Answer: In theory, if you have an ingot, it should be pure silver, not sterling. Question: I have a silver (plated?) We, the Old Timey Team, are enthusiasts and experts with everything vintage and vintage-inspired. Just type that in a google search and it will bring it up. The Fitzhugh pattern first appeared during the 1780s and remained popular for about forty years; this fits in with your date of 1815 to 1820. You will need to send an image of your pot, including its markings, to the company via fax, e-mail or letter. For more information on dating antique teapots, talk with antique collectors and look for books on deciphering marks and symbols in teapots. See if you can match up your marks to what you see there. Can some one help to clarify it. We source, find, use and love everything we share with you here. Here atThe Old Timey, were an enthusiastic and passionate bunch bringing you vintage products, vintage-inspired items and old-fashioned customs and traditions, so that you can become inspired and knowledgeable at the same time. Monarch's Head: A duty mark denoting taxes paid to the crown. All the ones with "HC" in it also include another letter, such as "D" or "A". The date mark is a single letter inside a shape, usually a square, or squarish, sometimes with rounded off corners. An excellent archive that I use is the Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, or 925/1000.com. Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to provide. If it is ceramic or porcelain, does it have cracks on the surface? Unfortunately, I can't find a maker with just those initials. If you know for certain that these pots were brought from China they cannot be Lowestoft, which was only made in England between the years 1757 to 1802. The hallmarks are queer: Lion Rampants in pairs on the inside of the case back and inside the further piece that lifts up to reveal the mechanism. Can you help me identify this mark? . Question: I have a ring marked "TI M Sterling" what does the "TI M" mean? My question for you ishow did you wind up with what amounts to one of the crown jewels of the British Empire? There are no other hallmarks, etc. It also has another quite long mark but it has been worn away so I can't read it. Consider its Size Antique teapots will be very small. Maybe over the past few years, some people are not using teapots to brew and serve tea, but the original and best way of brewing tea is to use a teapot. They have hallmarks from every major silver producing country in the world. Answer: I am not familiar with that mark. Antique silver marks should have three numbers that are etched or engraved somewhere on them. I have a silver tray marked with arises paw lion. It looks like a "W" or some design followed by "B, S" and either a "C" or "G." Do you know what it is? It came in a nice table box. Do you have any info in this? I was unable to find a match for the maker. On the bottom is the number 3, plus a circle with 'Monarch Plate Brand' written inside it with a flower-like logo. If you go to the encyclopedia of silver marks website, you will find it under Silverplate Marks. Good luck. When you discover something you love you want to share it with the world, thats only natural. Since your piece doesn't have the walking lion, or any of the other normal sterling marks, It is silverplate. The crown is the symbol for Sheffield, England. Answer: Yes! On the underside of a vase, tea set, or any novelty object that rests on a flat surface. I don't know if it is the right one or not, but they have a spoon with the HC mark and say it is made by Hugh Clark. Brand: Unbranded. Of course, you will not find teapots that were used in the 17thcentury, since it is highly unlikely that any of these are lying in anyones basement, but you can find teapots that were used several decades or one century ago. There is an American company with a knight in it's mark called Sheridan. Answer: The walking lion is the British symbol for sterling silver. Another way of dating teapots is to look at features. I figured out what I have! For a respectable tea, etiquette and cookbooks from the 19 th and early 20 th centuries list non-negotiable items as a teapot, teacups and saucers, a jug for cream, and a bowl for sugar (2). These marks were inscribed into the teapots by manufacturers to show the originality of their wares. There are guide books that can help you identify the date mark on most older pieces of sterling silver. Would you have any clues? You will have to copy and paste it into your browser. Most are furnished with silver and are one of the most sought-after teapots because of their distinctive looks. I wasn't sure what the rest of the letters are. I purchased a silver salt cellar w/ cobalt blue glass bowl. "E P" could mean "eloctroplate". They have been in business since 1801 and make both sterling and silverplate wares. Learn more About Us here No matter your reason for arriving at our site, we know that there is definitely something interesting for you to delve into; you could be a vintage collector looking to build your repertoire, a history buff wanting to expand your knowledge, or an interior designer looking to add some vintage inspiration to your next project. Teapots have been around for centuries and have a vast history that might surprise you. If that isn't a match then check the pictorial mark file. As globalization emerged, Europe was soon gifted with teapots during the 17th-century thanks to Chinese imports. J D & S represents James Dixon and Sons. One of the vases shows a repair on the bottom edge, otherwise in good condition. It will shoot me an email and I can give you instructions from there. Also, analyze the lid. There are some companies that specialize in it, but you have to be careful. Good luck. Question: I cannot find the maker and date of this teapot. Tea drinkers would only ration a small amount each time, so a large teapot would be considered excessive. Russian silver is marked much like British silver. Items aren't usually stamped "England" either, if they are sterling. For each question, choose the best answer. The marks are a small cat facing followed by a capital p and capital s. The last mark is a crown. Check back into your grandmother's family tree, you may find something there that will give you more clues. Antique teapots will be very small. E. Viners is the name of the maker. To give justice to a discussion of pewter will take a bit of room. Diane Cass (author) from New York on May 25, 2014: @deedeemcd: The Gorham "Heritage" pattern is usually silverplate. Queen Anne teapots are famousfor their vertical composition. Question: My friend has a beautiful silver tray that has a 5-point crown with the letter P under the crown on the top side of the tray. If you want to know how to date antique teapots, here is a simple answer-it is difficult to know the exact date when an antique teapot was made, but you can estimate the period it was made based on their shapes and the numbers/symbols on them. Answer: The Barker-Ellis Silver Co. (known as Ellis-Barker in the US) used the Menorah mark from 1912 into the early 1930s. Take a look at the date letter chart on this website http://www.925-1000.com/dlBirmingham6.html#M. The maker's mark, the unicorn, is the mark of Mauser Manufacturing Co. Answer: It sounds like you have a piece of silverplate made by Frank Cobb. Good luck. Diane Cass (author) from New York on September 30, 2014: Ha! Yes, I have a boxed set of 12 enameled coffee spoons. The Danish use a castle with three pointy spires to indicate that it is from Denmark. Bachelor teapotsare the smallest option because they were meant for only one person to use. Can you help me identify this piece and the approximate value? If you have an interest in collecting or assembling antique teapots, possibly, you are looking for information on how to know a date/period when various pots were made. The site's main focus is the silver markings used on vintage and antique sterling and coin silver, for those of you interested in silverplate trademarks, we have now added a large section . Your tea set is most likely silverplate. It also says "Made in England" Silverplate on Copper. If the mark is: lion, symbol (town of Assay), R, Name or initials of maker, then it is British sterling silver. The clasp is stamped sterling," with no other marks. Look at all the pieces and see if that is true. Diane Cass (author) from New York on September 12, 2013: @anonymous: Hmmmthis could be either EPC for electroplated copper, or EPC, for the maker's initials. Thanks! Mother purchased it in Philadelphia in 1939 from a Mrs. Reems. There is a possibility that this might be French. Answer: Thimbles were often made of sterling, which your thimble is. French sterling has a rooster for the sterling mark, and other symbols for the town and maker. Apparently, it is mixed, as there is one set of marks on the tray and a different set on the other pieces. You have a piece of silverplate that is thought to be American. It has a Savoy hotel and Claridge's stamp on the bottom. I've been buying and selling antique silver for many years now. If you can take a good, close-up picture of it and send it to my email at [email protected], I will see if I can find anything on it. Then I can tell you how to email me directly with a picture of the marks. 1. If you find initials of a pottery company that is no longer in business, you might need to search it online to know what the symbols meant and when the company existed. To get a better understanding of why silver tea sets are not much older despite the precious metal being mined and refined for thousands of years to that date, you have to look at the history of tea. You know it is made in England at least. 9" Silver Jug Lidded Sugar Bowl and Tray, Markers Mark, #CE0759 Ad vertisement by VintageChuckLA. The centre of the logo has the letters 'c M j' on top of each other. @DianeCass Hi, I have been searching through all of the hallmark sites i can find and still can not find the exact mark that is on a silver on copper creamer. Antique Teapot Markings 2. On the bottom they each have the same serial number of 17168, also stamped with Sterling, and 925 over 1000 Fine. You can find the mark listed under "Silverplate Marks" in the "P" section on the Encyclopedia of Silver Marks website. Any information that you might be able to provide would be greatly appreciated. I have a vintage silver sovereign holder, and I'm trying to identify the hallmarks. The mark is odd though. Would that be what you think as well. Gorham Silvermisths use a symbol set that is similar to the British. However, clasps break and are replaced, or can be placed on a non-silver chain with the purpose of deception. This tax was instituted in 1784, after the American Revolution, to rebuild Britain's coffers that the war had drained. The date code will be only one letter. The crown above the marks could indicate that the maker was a "crown jeweler", meaning that pieces were commissioned by the crown in that year. Her notes say made by Robert Hernell 1782? Bottom says LONDON with some stamps; the etched script is almost illegible. Answer: I am missing the town mark in your description to help me identify this maker. Able to points me in a direction to sell this? How Much are Antique Teapots? See above for SilverCollect.org's sterling silver flatware pattern guide. But I am unable to find any maker from Glasgow with the initials H.C. Any help would be appreciated. If your silver piece has no markings, you probably do not have a legitimate piece. Also, what year do you think this was made? we respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously. Paul Storr, Wedgwood and Hester Bateman each produced beautiful antique teapots that are worth considering. Did you hire out a developer to create your theme? The tea pot measures 7"(18.5cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) wide, by 6 . Look for hallmarks on the underside, rims, and handles of items. You may have to do a scratch test in an inconspicuous part, like under a lid, or on the bottom of a teapot, to see if there is copper under the silver. Get Old Timey updates right in your inbox. A common indicator that your teapot is old is by looking at the spout holes. It could be that the sterling border was hand chased in England for them and then applied to the piece here. Hotel silver is a high-grade silverplated item for use in hotels. I need to sell them, and am trying to find a fair price. The inside of the box is marked Garrard & Co Ltd, Crown Jewellers, 112 Regent St W.I., formerly The Goldsmiths &Silversmiths Company Ltd. Lowestoft is available to date of the pattern, color, underglaze or overglaze decoration. There is a number under those markings of "02362." It has lots of markings on it and just wondering if anyone has any added information. Without seeing the mark, it is hard to say for sure. You may find manufacturers using a series of numbers to signify production number, color code, or year produced. Click on my name. :), @melvin7: Hi, thank you for visiting my lens. Your final item, the metal plate, is actually not silver but old English pewter. The last row has an (orE) and an upside down triangle. There are usually more than one marking and will be key to identifying the integrity, origin and value of your silver piece. The answer key is below. From left to right on it there is an uppercase letter "P", slightly Gothic looking, and a full-body lion in a rectangle. I have this jewlery box that i have no idea what its worth or the year made.It has lions for the legs of it. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Metal Tea Pot Cookie Cutters Tin Kitchen Baking at the best online prices at eBay! "Does that mean silverplate? It will go to my email, and then I can give you my email to send me a picture of the mark. They use the Lion Passant (walking lion) intead, as the symbol for sterling quality silver. These defining hallmarks are what an expert will need to accurately date the piece and can be found, but not limited to, these common places: 1. There are usually two to four markings stamped onto the set to denote a few distinguishing characteristics. Vintage: Yes. Diane Cass (author) from New York on January 23, 2013: @anonymous: HmmmIt sounds like the marks on the silver band may be just decorative, and not makers marks, but I can't be sure without seeing them. @Diane Cass: Thank you so much for your help, will let you know if I can obtain more info. 3. Diane Cass (author) from New York on February 11, 2015: Glascow Scotland has had the lion rampant (standing/attacking) from 1819 to the present. Look online for companies that do silverplate restoration. There is a rich history to tea and the birth of silver tea sets. COPYRIGHT 2022 TOPICTEA. On the back of the handle reading from left to right: Lion passant, upper case C, a man's profile (wearing a wig) and the letters HS. The easiest way to identify a counterfeit markings on silver is with a side by side comparison of original markings either from an authentic piece or picture from a credible reference. (1,596) $2,922.13 FREE shipping. No matter where youre at in your collection journey, were here to help guide you every step of the way! Look under the American and British marks. Diane Cass (author) from New York on May 22, 2014: @Diane Cass: Oh, and they are an American company. Without seeing it, it is hard for me to say for sure, but it is American silverplate. Upper case "P" was used in dates 1787, 1838, and 1864. Without seeing the marks,it is impossible to tell you anything with any certainty. Even in this 21stcentury when tea preparation has shifted from using loose leaf tea to using teabags, the teapot has remained largely unchanged and ubiquitous. For a collector, the learning process never ends. Click on "Fan Mail" on the right side of the page. Base has a 5 pointed crown over a shield with two standing lions facing each other. It should have crisp, clear hallmarks, ideally indicating it was made by a well-known and much-collected silversmith like Mappin & Webb , Paul Storr, or Hester Bateman. You can also Call Us On 727-656-2504 or Contact Us to fix an appointment. You will have to go to the Encyclopedia of Silver Marks website to look up the mark. Furthermore, the symbol for Sheffield is a crown, not a rose. You should be able to find the letter and date that it represents very easily. It seems to have sterling marks, but the number "53312" is stumping me. Tea sets are often numbered with each piece of the set having a consecutive number. These marks/symbols could lead you to the manufacturer, which will give you an idea when the manufacturer existed or made teapots of similar designs to the one you have. Answer: N.S. If you can read anything else from this, I'd appreciate the information - thank you! For instance, if your teapot is hundreds of years old, its best to keep it as a display piece. I suspect that it is American, and may just be silverplate. It has a walking lion in one, fourth of a family shield located on the back. The mark with the shamrock has stumped me. This may help you. After that, they went back to the round shape, but this time they were fatter than those made before the 1700s. Thank You. Diane Cass (author) from New York on January 22, 2015: I found one name on a Scottish provincial silver website. My passion had become my way of life, and I am finally able to share a cup of the good stuff with the ones I love. Eagles are usually an American symbol. They were based in Birmingham, England. I have a tray that has a calligraphy letter written on the inside. The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,740, while they're typically $51 on the low end and $798,500 highest priced. Your tray is silver plate. I'll see what I can do. Condition 2. " Other articles and marks can be found in" Silver and Other Metals identification guide and in the Article . You may need to use reference books and magazines to know what the markings stand for. The number is likely a pattern number. The easiest way to identify a counterfeit markings on silver is with a side by side comparison of original markings either from an authentic piece or picture from a credible reference. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. These itemssoon spread throughout the country as more colonies became states. The vases bear paint and reveal a picture of his house in Pennsylvania. I think by looking at the charts it was 1867 but am not sure. It is sterling. (I can't make out the other four.) The process should not only include the plating, but "burnishing" as well. It wasnt until a century later that the sides were straightened. The other symbols may nail the date down more specifically, but I can't find a code index to match it to. Antique Continental Silver mark Tea Pot 530 12" $18.00. If it is plain, it would be the lower value. The knowledge I have gained has helped me score some big finds over the years. I found great resources online, bought out of print books on the subject and picked the brains of antique dealers I met. We will reach out to you ASAP with more details. Makers never scratch their initials into the metal; it is always stamped into the metal. You'll need to check the date letters and city marks to see which place and date it is from. I have an old Powderhorn that my nephew dug up from underneath a root of an oak tree. I will try to e-mail a photo. Question: I have a Walker and hall fish poaching pan. The last of those markings is puzzling to me. You can also Call Us On 727-656-2504 or Contact Us to fix an appointment. Brand or Maker 4. Glascow's mark is a tree. They were in business from 1900 to 1913. Antique Teapot Appraisal. Answer: You have found a tea set that is American made. They use only a thistle as their hallmark. $13.55 shipping. The only important thing about American silver is the name, and whether it has a sterling stamp or 925/1000 stamp on it denoting sterling. If you go to the Online Encyclopedia of Silver website and browse around a little in their American Silver section, I bet you will find your maker. Is it made of sterling silver? The date mark will tell you the exact year that your piece was made. The letter you mention may be a monogram. Question: I have a teapot with what looks like a two-headed lion holding a W. I can't find any info on it at all. There is a maker out of Finland that uses those marksHelsinki, Brje Rajalin: BR 1958-1982. Markings can help you in determining the manufacturer of a teapot and the possible year it was made. Thank you. This is because tea is an infusion of leaves and water. Art deco teapots are popular for their mixture of straight lines that merge into quirky angles. They say that EV was registered in 1900, so look carefully at the date letter to match it up exactly. They used various symbols as date marks from 1905 to 1924,, and the "B", could possibly stand for "Butler's Tray". If there are three or four, its an antique. Question: I have a small teapot which seems to be sterling with a woven handle on the silver handle. Diane Cass (author) from New York on January 25, 2013: @anonymous: The shape of the "shield" (actually called a cartouche) changes over time. I think that the silver on your inkwell was made by Matthews & Prior. the "W&" should have another initial as in "W & H" for Walker & Hall or "W & K" for Wardell & Kampson. They are set into a cartouche, usually the same as the other marks, but not always. If you have found markings on your silver object, let a collector take a look and give you the needed information to determine its value. Question: I have what looks like an antique silver plated (possibly copper) serving tray. They are stamped Rogers Bros. 1847 A1. Am looking for a nice wooden, velvet lined box to store and display the silver. I have a piece of coin silver I think and it has a flag on the back of the handle and 2 interconnected C's . Anyone know what this represents? That is why, for optimum health, it is important to keep both body and mind in good shape. Teapots have been used for centuries around the world to help people brew tea. The number "0350" is a pattern number. The characters seem to be a lion's face with a crown in a shield of some sort, I am not able to decipher the 2nd character but it is within an oval, the third character resembles a knight in armor within a shield, and the last is lion's body profile, laying down facing right with an L (in s shield) above its back all within a shield as well. HillsboroughRoad. My mother told me that her brother brought it to her from England after the Korean war. They have been making fine sterling items since the late 1800's. 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