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In researching the marks yall have posted for my pewter documentation I found the following sites:
www.thestieffcompany.com
British Pewter Marks of the 20th Century
The second brings up a .pdf file. Just wanted to mention that considering the recent security problems reported concerning Adobe .pdf files. I did download it and my antivirus didn't report any issues.
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A smaller 4.5 inch tankard with a bad dragon engraving. 9.5 ounces raw and 7.5 ounces net.
http://imashooter2.com/pewter/hall64.jpg http://imashooter2.com/pewter/mug3.jpg
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Is this thing pewter?
it is 1lb, 6oz. and feels soft like pewter.
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looks like pewter, feels like pewter, but I am not really sure.
Anybody recognize this?
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I'd say it was pewter based on your pic of the hallmark that looks just like this one found on Danish Pewter Hallmarks.
http://macacke.com/Garage/Danish_Pew...20mini%202.jpg
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The form is wrong, but the hallmark is right. I'd take a chance on it.
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Stopped by the goodwill store on my lunch hr today. Got this for $3 , appox 1lb 11oz. Also found a craftsman router for $10. Score!!!!!
Attachment 86518Attachment 86519
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Nice find! Thanks for the addition.
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Looks like you have to be careful with salt shakers too. Some are glass lined. These are a healthy 6.8 ounces before. After... "not much." A new hallmark though.
http://imashooter2.com/pewter/hall80.jpg http://imashooter2.com/pewter/shake.jpg
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Seen this one before? Does not say pewter but sure feels and looks right. The hallmark is on the cup. the two lamps just say Shirley Handmade.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f5...ps867351d6.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f5...ps3283c109.jpg
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I haven't seen one live, but it was on the old "Tankards and Flagons" site. Shirley Pewter, Williamsburg, Virginia. Founded in 1955 by Shirley Robertson. You have the real deal. :)
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I picked up a tray that was 15" x 22" and weighed 8lbs 7.5ozs. The hallmark was triangular in shape. Said;
T.K.F.
Handmade
Indonesia
Sorry the camera doesn't take very good pictures.
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Nice! You have to be careful with trays too. The ones that are one solid piece are great heavy finds, but the ones that are two piece construction with a bottom and edging... The edging is pewter, but the bottom is some other sheetmetal.
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The tray is 1/4" thick and still had the handling dents you commonly see in pieces that are well used. Stick it in the frig with about 3-4 dozen oysters on the half shell and it's party time.
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In direct contrast to jsizemore's massive tray, I picked up a half a dozen of these 4 inch bread plates. Two different hallmarks on them and they vary between 3.0 and 3.7 ounces.
http://imashooter2.com/pewter/hall81.jpghttp://imashooter2.com/pewter/hall82.jpg http://imashooter2.com/pewter/plate3.jpg
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I just bought a cup that I think/thought is Pewter, its marked Interstate Cecilware with a JG below. Any idea if its the real thing?
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Never heard of it. Anything called "xxx-ware" would give me pause. But, if the form is right (thin sections with reenforced edges, soldered handles, no mold lines) I might give it a chance. Melt it separately, or bring some known alloy just to melting point and place a small piece on the surface to see if it melts.
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Thanks, I'll try to post a few pics just in case its not the real thing,others might be spared the hassle.
I tried to melt it with a propane torch and didn't have much luck. It did turn red but that was it.
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What about this plate? Its supposed to weigh 2.2lbs. I can't get the pic to show any size. On the back of the plate it says International Pewter. Any idea?
This is the same plate on auction; http://www.ebay.com/itm/EUC-We-Are-O...item2331f9efad