Help with Pewter Cup touch mark and age

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by 916Bulldogs123, Dec 6, 2020.

  1. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Small cup is about 3 1/4" tall. the mark looks like a crown over a rose with no writing. No other marks or writing.
    That's all I know except it is heavy for it's size

    Mikey

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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Are you sure there are no letters or numbers inside the crowned rose mark? If confirmed, the cup is British (according to Pat's old site. See the first section of the link.) EDIT - Link removed.
     
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  3. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    I don't see any letters, But then My eyes are older than dirt. That link didn't work for me.
    Mikey
     
  4. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Huh. Not sure why that won't work.
     
  5. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    You should be able to use the link to web archive (The Wayback Machine) that is at the top of Metalware Forum.
     
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  6. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Here is a better close up of the mark. I think lol
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  7. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Here's the quote I was directing you to

    "The Crowned Tudor Rose mark started appearing on British
    pewter in the middle of the 16th century. Since then, many
    countries have adopted this symbol for their own marks.
    Used in Europe, and in the north of France till the late 19th century.

    When letters appear in the crown or on the rose the mark is not British.
    Three or more letters also indicates continental European origin."

    The mark images given as examples there have very obvious letters which I do not see in yours.
     
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  8. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Thanks Sue, I did finally get there. So this might be pretty D old?
     
  9. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Looking at condition of the cup, I'd say no. Pewter can be relatively soft and subject to dings, dents and bends very easily. This one it too clean to be "pretty old."
     
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  10. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    So. A reproduction?
     
  11. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Would not surprise me.
     
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  12. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Funny I can't find a comparable.
     
  13. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

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  14. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    That is close S I S. I don't have an account either.
    Mikey
     

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