DHurtig
05-06-2012, 10:08 AM
I've been doing a lot of reading here and digesting the wealth of knowledge available. While rummaging with the Mrs yesterday I found an interesting mug with a $3 sticker. On the bottom it said " Sheffield English Pewter Made In England ". The script was in the shape of a large W. It seemed to have a pretty good heft to it so I figured I'd risk my hard earned $3.
After a little research at home I was able to determine that it was made by Wentworth in Sheffield England. A quick internet search brought me to the Thomas Dale Company in Morton Illinois. A little browsing and I found my mug. It is a med tankard with a single celtic band and sells for $69. Figured I'd better search Ebay to make sure I wasn't contemplating melting down something with a respectable resale value. I was surprised at the lack of interest in all the items listed. Oh well, it'll look nice on the shelf until it is called to a higher purpose.
Anyway the description of the mug in the ad listed its weight at 11.8 oz so I don't think I over paid too bad for my first time. Dale
After a little research at home I was able to determine that it was made by Wentworth in Sheffield England. A quick internet search brought me to the Thomas Dale Company in Morton Illinois. A little browsing and I found my mug. It is a med tankard with a single celtic band and sells for $69. Figured I'd better search Ebay to make sure I wasn't contemplating melting down something with a respectable resale value. I was surprised at the lack of interest in all the items listed. Oh well, it'll look nice on the shelf until it is called to a higher purpose.
Anyway the description of the mug in the ad listed its weight at 11.8 oz so I don't think I over paid too bad for my first time. Dale