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 Need your help with marks: Water Pitcher EPNS with initials
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itzmarie Posts: 5 |
posted 12-31-2002 11:18 AM
  
I've been trying to determine the marks on an older water pitcher I picked-up in fairly good condition. Underneath the drum it has EPNS (each letter enclosed in a square), and gothic letters above that which read "M M C" or it might be "M M O" (am not sure about that last letter because of my middle-aged eyesight). I guess it to be mid to late 20th century because it has an ice guard at the spout lip. It has pleasing classic (?) lines to the body, sits on a drum base, has a hollow-handle with nice, flowing lines, plus a band of flowers around the (shoulders?) broadest section below the spout. Unfortunately, I didn't notice until later that where the floral band trim rejoins itself near the handle, it was an imprecise strike & about 1/2" of double impressed trim, off just enough to not look right. As for the markings, I thought only the British marked their wares with EPNS, however, it does not have any other UK marks. Did I pick-up a fake? I appreciate any advice or additional research suggestions! ------------------ Marie IP: Logged |
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wev Moderator Posts: 4121 |
posted 12-31-2002 12:19 PM
Don't recognize the M M C, but EPNS is a standard American marking; no need to think it's a ringer (would anyone bother faking silverplate?). IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 |
posted 12-31-2002 12:29 PM
MMC might be the mark of: Macomber Mfg. Co. Providence, RI Circa 1910 IP: Logged |
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itzmarie Posts: 5 |
posted 12-31-2002 12:38 PM
Yes, can't imagine that anyone in their right mind would fake silverplate! Thanks for clearing up my misunderstanding about EPNS only used by the British.  ------------------ Marie IP: Logged |
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itzmarie Posts: 5 |
posted 12-31-2002 12:40 PM
Thanks for the lead of Macomber Mfg. Co.! Much appreciated! ------------------ Marie IP: Logged |
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