Pewter Cup.. age?

[Bramblefind]

I've had this pewter cup on my mantel for a few years now. I think I got it at an estate sale. It is about 3" tall and 2" across. Stamped "1333" The bottom is a little banged up but I'm not too fussy - I like it anyway!

Thanks for any info - date est., where made etc.

 

[Lucas]

The style of the engraving makes me think Aesthetic going into Arts and Crafts/Art Nouveau, i.e. 1870-1890.

Technically, it's "Britannia," the pewter alloy commonly used after c. 1800. Not English, not German. Probably a large American maker, who sold to retailers, which is why there is no name on it. That's my hunch anyway.

 

[creskol]

It's not too unlike this one:

 

[Lucas]

Wow, yeah! Gothic handle, same rim and base style.

 

[Bramblefind]

Thanks for the info Lucas!

Thanks Creskol - that does look like it! Cool. I wonder if it could be that old?

 

[Bramblefind]

I'm checking this - Happy I posted it Thanks again!

 

[creskol]

Thanks for the info Lucas!

Thanks Creskol - that does look like it! Cool. I wonder if it could be that old?

I am not sure .. Here is the site I compiled that photo from, but as the old words of wisdom dictates, "you are buying the relic and not the story" .. here it is: http://www.ioffer.com/i/early-1800-s-pewter-youth-cup-ornately-designed-rare-138046123

 

[lennon631]

Hey Bramble, looks like a good ID, but whatever it is, It's a pretty cool thing to have! Nice mug!

 

[Bramblefind]

Thanks guys! Back to the mantel it goes

 

[Iron Patch]

Thanks guys! Back to the mantel it goes

Right beside your brake line part?

 

[Bramblefind]

Thanks guys! Back to the mantel it goes

Right beside your brake line part?

Have you been in my house?

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Thanks guys! Back to the mantel it goes

Right beside your brake line part?

I must have missed it.
Brake line part?

 

[Iron Patch]

Thanks guys! Back to the mantel it goes

Right beside your brake line part?

Have you been in my house?

Yeah, and I ain't going back.

 

[Bramblefind]

He's finally cracked.