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Polly Posts: 1970 |
posted 03-18-2008 05:54 PM
  
[13-0648] I just bought a child's mug marked "J.W.P. & S. 800" at auction. It hasn't arrived yet, so I've only seen the photos. First of all, does anyone recognize that mark? I couldn't find it, but my library is pretty pathetic. Also, I was puzzled by the 800. I assume that means 800/1000 parts silver, but the pattern--it has a band with cupids and an engraved cartouche--looks 1880s-1890s Beaux Arts/ Renaissance revival to me. Wouldn't that be later than coin silver? I supposed it could be plated, but it doesn't look it from the pictures. Thanks! Here are the photos: IP: Logged |
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Ulysses Dietz Moderator Posts: 1265 |
posted 03-19-2008 10:32 PM
The 800 mark is found in Northern Europe and was used well into the 20th century (if, indeed, it's not still used somewhere--I don't know). You've got the date on yours right--1880s-90s, I'd say. No idea about the maker's marks, however. IP: Logged |
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Polly Posts: 1970 |
posted 03-19-2008 10:36 PM
Thanks, Ulysses! So it's not American, then? Darn, I posted in the wrong section. IP: Logged |
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salmoned Posts: 336 |
posted 03-20-2008 04:48 AM
Well, it could still be American - the 800 just might be a production number... IP: Logged |
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agleopar Posts: 850 |
posted 03-20-2008 08:53 AM
I am just going on instinct... it has the feel of Europe and is not a childs cup (I have been told that baby items were not commonly made over there). It is a handsome object and there is no reason it can't be a childs cup over here! IP: Logged |
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Polly Posts: 1970 |
posted 03-20-2008 10:10 AM
I just assumed it was a child's cup because of the dings (which suggest a baby banging it on the table) and the monogram, but I guess that was silly--it isn't inscribed TO anyone, it just has a single person's initials. I bought it as a rescue. It was priced at scrap and full of dings, so I thought someone else was sure to melt it down. Well, maybe I'll know more when it arrives. IP: Logged |
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