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keith fawcett




Joined: 13 Jul 2010
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Posted: 13/07/2010 
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I would love to know more about my silver teapot. Hoewver I can not find any similar hallmarks in the reference books I have consulted. Can anyone tell me more about it please?

Description:Is it a flying insect, and who's mark is the hand clutching 3 flowers?

keef teapot marks.jpg

Description:The teapot is a little dented and the lid spacer is not original.

Keef teapot.jpg


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Posted: 13/07/2010 
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I'm not sure which bit you are seeing as a flying insect, but I think the symbol between the AB and the S is a flower head. The bunch of flowers being held by a hand is one of the styles of marks used by Atkin Brothers of Sheffield on their electroplated wares so your teapot is silver plate, not solid silver.
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keith fawcett




Joined: 13 Jul 2010
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Posted: 14/07/2010 
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That's brilliant information, thanks very much. I was a little bit sceptical as to quality as the other stampings (x1364 4 H.B.) had been very poorly executed. As I use the pot every day now I don't need to be overly cautious. Thanks again
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