What Are ‘Touchmarks’ on Pewter?
These are the most important marks to be found on pewter. ‘Touch marks’ or...
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These are the most important marks to be found on pewter. ‘Touch marks’ or...
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Pewterers’ marks fall into five broad categories: touch marks, hallmarks, quality marks,...
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Most Collectors tend to have a preference for British & Irish pewter but most will extend this...
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Pewter is frequently found without a single mark, top, bottom, inside or out. Much is laden with a...
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There are lots of examples of pewter wares from this period around. Few families have not had in...
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It is from this century that most budding enthusiasts will start their collection and many will...
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Early 19th Century Antique Pewter Wriggle Work Plate, Circa 1803 Early pewter whale oil lamp The...
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Pewter is a metal alloy, traditionally between 85 and 99 % tin, with the remainder consisting of...
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Every collector has made mistakes and been caught out at some time, often more than once and it...
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An example of a capacity mark. An example of two owners initials. An example of three (triad)...
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SPINNING: Flat discs of pewter are clamped into a lathe against a wood or metal form called a...
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H B Ward Teapot Antique Pewter 19th C English Pint Mug Boardman Chalice F. Porter Touchmark Whale...
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