Meriden B Silver Teapot
General Item Category
Silver & Silver Overlay
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?
Sterling
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark)
Meriden B 1822
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known)
Unknown
Price Paid (If known)
Unknown
Size and dimensions of this item
8"
Weight
Condition
Good
History
Part of aunt's estate.
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png)
- Silver teapot that is nearly black in places with tarnish.
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Re: Meriden B Silver Teapot
Meriden Britannia Company, founded in 1852 in Meriden, Conn. The company initially made products using a metal alloy called Britannia metal to approximate the appearance of pewter. They quickly added silverplated products and items made from German Silver, also known as nickel silver. The Meriden Britannia Co. became part of International Silver in 1898, but some of their marks were used into the 1930's. Yours looks like an 188o's piece, but it could date much later than that. Most like this sell for less than $50.00.
Lovejoy
Re: Meriden B Silver Teapot
Thank you very much for the prompt and informative reply!