posted 05-01-2006 12:19 PM            

This is the only mark I can find on a Bristol type Biscuit Jar and this is on the inside of the lid.

Although there is also a metal rim and bale, I can find no other numbers or marks on them either.

Can anyone provide me with more information about this company? Since I find no sterling mark, I assume the metal is silverplate.

A card found inside the biscuit jar says "Courtesy of the Cedar Rapids Antique Show"
and gives the following description:

Victorian Decorated English Bristol Glass Biscuit Jar (circa 1890) (Re-silvered Top) and gives a value of 175.00. I believe my mother must have taken advantage of a free appraisal sometime in years past, but we unfortunately never discussed it and I don't know what, if any,other information she gleaned at the time. Though the card says "re-silvered"the rim and bale are quite tarnished. This may account for not finding any other letters or numbers, but I really looked pretty good I thought. There is also a sticky label on the bottom that says Floral Decorated Gray Opaque Bristol...but I recognize mom's printing so this was not original to the piece.

Can anyone tell me anything about Boulton & Mills or point the way to finding out more about them on the web?

Thank you so much.

posted 05-01-2006 10:54 PM            

I am sure if you do an internet search for Boulton & Mills silver you will find a ton of info. Use quotes "Boulton & Mills"

Perhaps Matthew Boulton, wave crest glass?????

Hope this helps!

Jersey