The British never have the words "STERLING" marked on the piece. Estate Tea Service Antique Gorham Plymouth Sterling Silver Teapot & Waste Bowl 1914-1915 Monogrammed O Pattern A2442 Holiday Gift. Currently, the prices of porcelain and ceramic teapots made in the 18thand 19thcenturies are at an all-time low. There are over 12,000 documented silver marks and that list continues to grow as research is part of the enjoyment and reward. When you turn over a piece of antique silver to check the markings, those numbers will tell you the actual amount of silver and the purity of the silver that is present in the item that you have. They were indeed out of Sheffield and made both sterling and silverplate. Monarch's Head: A duty mark denoting taxes paid to the crown. I have never seen three "cats" on English sterling before and need to know what it all means. Based on the photograph, the scroll handle appears to be wood or even horn. They used various symbols as date marks from 1905 to 1924,, and the "B", could possibly stand for "Butler's Tray". The US government began requiring imported goods to say where they were from, in 1890. Did the mark look like this one? 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. For people who have an interest in collecting antique teapots, you may have found many of them with visible marks on the bottom. You may need to clean up the piece first though. I have a small rectangular dish that has a castle in one corner with the word Victoria underneath. Question: I have an English silver sugar bowl with hallmarks on the base. I have a hallmark that is a standing lion with paws up and a crown over it. The mintmark is on back. Eventually, the teapot was introduced to Japan with the help of traveling Chinese businessmen. Question: I have a small teapot which seems to be sterling with a woven handle on the silver handle. I'm so glad you took the tools and information I gave and you figured it out. History indicates that it was probably derived from wine pots and ceramic kettles that were made of metals such as bronze. If it is made of silver, does it have worn spots? About our columnist: Dr. Anthony J. Cavo is an honors graduate of the Asheford Institute Of Antiques and a graduate of Reisch College of Auctioneering. As to whether or not it is sterling, If it doesn't have a full set of British sterling hallmarks, it is most likely silverplate. If the mark is: lion, symbol (town of Assay), R, Name or initials of maker, then it is British sterling silver. Teapot Weight 5. 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. I found it on an English silverplate list, and it is a known "unidentified" maker's mark. 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 person in profile is most likely a duty mark. I have a vintage silver sovereign holder, and I'm trying to identify the hallmarks. I know the side facing lion means sterling and I know the paws up standing lion means it from I don't know if I'm spelling it right but Edinburogh? Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, comprises a coffee pot, teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl, all in a 'Melon' shape, with chased acanthus & rose detailing, and gilt interiors to the cream jug & sugar bowl. Antique Teapot Appraisal. It is really pretty. The sides have floral designs and handles that look like leaves. What can you tell me about it ? Because these were designed by artisans, many would carve their initials or the date into the bottom. The style of letter changes every 20 years or so, For instance, the letter "A" can be either lowercase "a" or uppercase "A", BLOCK or script, or even old English. "E P" could mean "eloctroplate". Before the 1700s, teapots were round. In the latest Ask the Experts column, Dr. Anthony J. Cavo offers an insightful lesson in reading hallmarks to identify and assess silver heirlooms. They are very collectible and rarer than tea pots so tend to be a little more valuable. Shape & Design 3. There is a mark that is similar to the one you describe, but it is two griffins, not lions. The script, quite possibly a sentiment accompanying the gift of the pot, or a note commemorating an event, could probably tell you much more about the piece if you could have it deciphered. That usually means that the rest of the necklace is sterling as well. They have hallmarks from every major silver producing country in the world. This made the teapot appear taller than it was. Any help would be appreciated. It is marked as "Made in England Silverplated Copper" and has the initials "NB & S." Is that a manufacturer's mark or a description of the material? The bottom is stamped with a crown and the letters "G, S, C". I cant tell if its sterling or just good plate. Its markings are most similar to the silverplate markings for Walker & Hall. Question: I have an old teapot that has no markings. Created during the late 1700s, it was one of the first Western teapot styles. Related Article:How to ValueAntique Teapots? Look under British Silver, and Sheffield. How can I find out how old it is? Some pottery companies no longer exist despite them being in business for decades. Read the description carefully. But I am unable to find any maker from Glasgow with the initials H.C. Any help would be appreciated. You can also Call Us On 727-656-2504 or Contact Us to fix an appointment. I have a silver box I cant make out the first mark but the second is an arrow,third the letter U and finally the lion. It is such a mystery and I need help to find out the value, who it belonged to, and who made it. See above for SilverCollect.org's sterling silver flatware pattern guide. The shape is used with letters to help date the item. If they were produced by a company, they might instead feature a unique emblem. It is most likely silverplate. If you can send me a good close-up picture of your mark, I could figure it out easier. Answer: The website I use for most of my research is the Encyclopedia of Silver Marks at 925-1000.com They have the most complete list of marks from around the world. The lion is the sterling mark. Goldsmith & Silversmiths has been making silver since at least 1899. Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to provide. The date mark is a single letter inside a shape, usually a square, or squarish, sometimes with rounded off corners. British sterling uses different forms of castles to indicate that the pieces were assayed in the towns of Exeter, and Newcastle in England, and Edinburgh in Scotland. It doesn't sound like your tray has one of those date marks, but you can check it here at http://www.925-1000.com/Whiting_Date_Code.html Hope that helps. The tops of your pots are decorated with cross hatchings much like those seen in ivory. I have 6 teaspoons CROWN - LION - LETTER (D) &. It was acid tested and was told it is silver. There are many books that catalogue the various antique silver tea set markings, but seeking a knowledgeable professional will save time and money. Underneath is stamped 2045, and under that is handwritten "8/T/658." If you can't match your marks to any at the website I told you about, look through their American section. Answer: The castle mark can mean different things, depending on what it looks like. One of the best ways to date your teapot is to examine its features. It is most likely silverplate. I did not see any letters. On the bottom it is stamped England and has something that looks like either a challis or possibly a menorah. Sometimes this company made silver on copper items. Diane Cass (author) from New York on March 04, 2013: @anonymous: There was a Charles Lion in Sheffiled, but that was in the 1830's. The first being whether or not the set is sterling or silver-plated. Where is it made? Did you hire out a developer to create your theme? Is it sterling silver? For instance, if your teapot is hundreds of years old, its best to keep it as a display piece. This is especially so with teapots that were manufactured during the 19th-century. They may be able to help you further identify your spoon. You can find the mark listed under "Silverplate Marks" in the "P" section on the Encyclopedia of Silver Marks website. Does this maker's mark mean this teaspoon is sterling silver? Bronze Painted Enamel Teapot and Cover, Qianlong 4. " Other articles and marks can be found in" Silver and Other Metals identification guide and in the Article . What do I have? Good luck. The British have been date marking in this way for centuries, so you should be able to find a match. Sometimes more than one duty mark was stamped to show the tax paid multiple times. Glascow's mark is a tree. Yes, I have a boxed set of 12 enameled coffee spoons. The third line is 111 and a symbol I do not understand. There is a mark--2 standing lions holding a shield and the words "silver on copper" above them. They have some therebut most are being offered with spoons already in them. The regulations and expense involved with doing it are too prohibitive for most small businesses. Your piece is silverplate. Many times, sellers will provide information about the teapot and its current condition so you can determine if its worth investing in. An excellent archive that I use is the Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, or 925/1000.com. Their business ran from the early 1850s up until they dissolved in 1971. While theres no guarantee that youll come across some, many times these will surprise you with an occasional rare teapot. The Danish use a castle with three pointy spires to indicate that it is from Denmark. At the top of the article there is a "contact the author" link. You may need to use reference books and magazines to know what the markings stand for. I have an oval silver tray that's 13 x 9 with 3 symbols stamped on the back ..the first appears to be a shamrock, the second a lion facing left, and the third appears to be pair of scissors. I suggest going over the whole piece with a good magnifying glass to see if you can find any marks. We, the Old Timey Team, are enthusiasts and experts with everything vintage and vintage-inspired. Question: I came across a 3 piece sterling silver teapot set. When that series is done, the letters will change (say to a lower case block letteringa through z) and the cartouche shape will change as well. "L.B.S" would be the maker's initials. If you can tolerate a little wear and tear, antique teapots are the best bet. 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. Answer: I searched for you mark at a few hallmark websites, but couldn't find one that looked like it. A china replacement service such as Replacements, Ltd. will help you identify the maker and pattern of your teapot without charge. Answer: Your silver teapot is silverplate, not sterling. Thanks,Elvie. http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_P3.html. eccdgdbecaca. Yours is from a very famous hotel, so I think it could bring a good price. Lets talk about the numbers, letters, and symbols you may find on the bottom part of most antique teapots in greater depth. It also says 2162A 11/2 pints. Question: I have a silver tea set (pot, cream, sugar) that was owned by my grandma in Canada; I'm not sure where she got it. Since I can't see the mark, and there are some possibilities, you will have to look it up. Any help would be greatly appreciated, I have a international silver Co .no markings on it and it has a few bubbled up like places a round it can u tell me anything about it thank u and have a blessed day, i have a tea set of 3 , 1860 ,how can i sale, I have a cross pendant necklace with a jewelry tag that has a crown above a standing, left facing lion flanked by laurel branches. Can you tell me what that hallmark that might be. He has extensive experience in the field of buying and selling antiques and collectibles; at age 18, he became one of the youngestpurchasers and consigners of antiques and art for a New York auction house. I hope that helps. It is Swiss made and sold on Oxford Street, London according the the inscription on the back. It is sterling. Diane Cass (author) from New York on February 20, 2013: @anonymous: The Harp is an Irish symbol for sterling silver, but the rest of the marks aren't. This Georgian teapot with shapely sides is a beauty and is valued in the $1,100 to $1,200 range and quite possibly more if the inscription can be deciphered. The spoon is quite valuable, as most old Scottish silver usually is. Ask questions about the condition. Let me know if you find it. A "Walker and Hall" stamp. On the back side of pieces that stand upright or hang such as picture frames. E. Viners is the name of the maker. Monarch Plate Brand was a trademark used by the Standard Silver Co., out of Toronto Canada in the late 1800s. Look up the date letter chart for London on a website like 924/1000.com. My question for you ishow did you wind up with what amounts to one of the crown jewels of the British Empire? I have a vintage silver teapot with "E.S," and a lion peasant hallmark with a line through it. On the underside of the handle of flatware where there is enough surface area, generally at the end of the stem. It has what appears to be a small c inside of a circle of leaves. I've been buying and selling antique silver for many years now. This type is generally considered better quality, or more valuable than other types of silverplate, as the copper is valuable in it's own right, and the plating process uses more silver. However, this is not to mean that just because a teapot has straight sides, it is antique. I would love a shot at it if you are able to scan it or take a better photograph. It also says "Made in England" Silverplate on Copper. Free shipping for many products! Each unique piece is stamped, or hallmarked, with defining markings from the maker and the era it was verified in. The last row has an (orE) and an upside down triangle. The markings are a profile lion "passant" that has a circled upper case "w" stamped at the head of the lion. on the bottom it has the lion walking to the left looking at me, a crown and then an upper case B. it also has the numbers 2722 and I think it says KUNG's and then there is a E.P.C under that. Diane Cass (author) from New York on February 16, 2014: @Lee Hansen: How wonderful to have a metalsmith in the family. Material: Metal. I bought a decoration piece with a lid, it has initials of P S L and the 4th looks like a women. Vintage Teapot Style 4. Click on my lovely face and that will take you to my profile page. Answer: That is a "known" unknown maker. Makers never scratch their initials into the metal; it is always stamped into the metal. If you can take a good, close-up picture of it and send it to my email at dlcassame@yahoo.com, I will see if I can find anything on it. Antique Victorian Van Berge Quadruple Silverplate Teapot 1898. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. It is VERY collectible and can fetch quite high prices, depending on its condition, and what hotel it came from. Inside the jewelry box there is another "WN", a crown in an 8-sided box, a lion, a fancy "FS LL" on the bottom. English silver companies still usually use their initials or name in the mark. In each rectangle box on the bottomfirst one is a cat, then a very gothic script P, then a gothic script S and then a crown. It is 4 inches across and 3 1/2 inches tall with scrolling design around it. Walker & Hall make silverplate too. It is possible that this is a really old piece. Look at all the pieces and see if that is true. It will say "sterling," "sterling silver," ".925," "925/1000," or another clear marking for real sterling. I can't find anything on it . However, if this is Finnish silver, it would have another assay, country and date marks and not just say "Sterling Silver". I would try either 925/1000.com or silvercollection.com. Coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, cream jug, and a large hot water kettle on a stand with a burner. Click on it and ask your question. You may find it there. Antique silver hallmarks have been used to control the quality of goods made of silver since the 14th century and the organisation that regulates the craft, Goldsmiths Hall, gave the world the term hallmark. In the near future, the demand may skyrocket as more and more people are turning to vintage teapots. Under that, '8/T/658' is handwritten. You can look it up at this website http://www.925-1000.com/americansilver__Menu.html Just scroll through the listings. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'topictea_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_11',140,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-topictea_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0');For people who have an interest in collecting antique teapots, you may have found many of them with visible marks on the bottom. In the 18thcentury, teapots went through significant changes. They were in business from about 1840 up until they were bought by Gorham in 1924. Br is likely a makers initials. Free shipping. I don't know which company used that lion mark, but it is most likely American. Beautifully decorated on spoon end, front and back. Diane Cass (author) from New York on March 30, 2013: @anonymous: Silver on copper is a high quality silverplate. For more information on dating antique teapots, talk with antique collectors and look for books on deciphering marks and symbols in teapots. You will have to go to the Encyclopedia of Silver Marks website to look up the mark. Your other piece is silverplated copper. Edward Smith worked out of Birmingham (anchor mark). Do you know anything about it? Another way to tell the age of a teapot is to weigh it. Matthews & Prior was in business from 1898 to 1904, and they specialized in sterling holloware (which your piece is). I have been trying to find this info online to ID some silver inherited from British godparents. The last thing to consider is the shape of the item. Answer: N.S. What do you make of this? If you can make out the marks better, come back and describe them to me, or send a note to me through "contact the author." 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 can shine up real pretty like silver, but with less luster and brightness than real silver. Question: I have a Frank Cobb & Co. Ltd. Sheffield England Tureen 129 2886-83 then a cross symbol stamp as the assay or hallmark? Common town marks are: British date marks use letters from A - Z to represent dates. Check for a crown mark. Tea has its origin as a medicinal drink in the Orient. All the ones with "HC" in it also include another letter, such as "D" or "A". Are there any other marks you can find? Queen Anne teapots are famousfor their vertical composition. Whether you set it on display or gently use your antiquated set on special occasions, knowing as much as possible about the tea set will bring it back to life. Can you help me figure out what this is? Do you have any insight as to the age of the pieces? I would really like to see the mark. I acquired this while working as a chef, and would love to know more about it, and was wondering if you could help? These itemssoon spread throughout the country as more colonies became states. Depending on what the castle looks like, it comes from either Exeter or Newcastle. 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. I have been unable to find anything even resembling what I have attempted to describe to you. Question: I have an antique silver teapot from my Grandma. Answer: Your piece is likely a scepter, and is sterling silver with applied gold accents. $14.99. Her notes say made by Robert Hernell 1782? Bottom says LONDON with some stamps; the etched script is almost illegible. Question: I've found a thimble with an anchor and a lion, as well as the letter z stamped on it. However, clasps break and are replaced, or can be placed on a non-silver chain with the purpose of deception. Diane Cass (author) from New York on March 19, 2014: @bsommer: HmmmThat sounds like the mark for Birmingham Silver Company. It was a title of honor in the trade. Keep in mind that you might need to reference history guides or books to help you determine the style and age of the teapot. Before you even try to date back an antique, you should confirm the teapot in question is vintage. This is because when they are stamped, there are rough edges that need to get filed down with the rest of the piece. Let it cool, then take a piece of clear take and press it over the marks. The round shape of the teapots we see today was popular between 1730 and 1760. I have a silver candle holder and snuffer ..on the bottom it says HW & co. has the bust of a mans head, a lion and a small letter r with a crown, i have a napkin ring with sterling silver written and then in single rectangle ss and 5 point star. For example, teapots made until the 1700s had a rounded shape. Question: I cannot find the maker and date of this teapot. , a crowned lion (saw a picture of one from 1545 and it looked like that one), the sterling lion looking at you (passant means looking straight ahead I think), and the London crowned leopard. If you go to this website, you will find the mark under PS. How well does it fit into the teapot? You can get a 200-year old English teapot with some imperfection, for under $100. Wondered what year it might be for. Would that be what you think as well. One of the major features of antique teapots is the uneven nature of the holes leading to the spout. They use only a thistle as their hallmark. Silver hallmarks are one of the most important factors in identifying antique silver jewelry, flatware, and other items. One cannot work without the other. Silver Plate. An auction house may be able to help you, or even a coin dealer. If you want to verify that the mark is Mauser, go to the Encyclopedia of Silver Marks website and look up the Mauser mark. I purchased a silver salt cellar w/ cobalt blue glass bowl. I can't find any references to a two-digit number, except for Russia. Early teapots were known for their purple color which was due to the special claythey were molded out of. Answer: I am missing the town mark in your description to help me identify this maker. Antique Teapot Appraisal. The cartouche beneath the W&H flag has a lower case "d" in it along with the numbers "53250" and "A1". I have a tray that has a calligraphy letter written on the inside. Unlike today, users wouldnt pour the tea into a cup, but rather brew the leaves and then drink the liquid out of the spout. I think by looking at the charts it was 1867 but am not sure. Her notes say "made by Robert Hernell 1782?" Britain's long use of the sterling standard has made the word "sterling" mean the pinnacle of quality, whether in metal or a person's character. These tend to be quite heavy, but weight alone may not be an indicator of whether or not there is copper underneath. If that is the case Since they are still in business, you can call or write them and ask them about this piece. Antique teapots will be very small. Used during the Victorian era, it often has a flowery texture around the circumference and small feet to prop it off of the table. 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. Also has double eagles on each side and other designs. Solid Silver: Often used by International Sellers in place of "Sterling". 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