help needed..

[Mike2005]

I am trying to identify a silver/white metal ?? Vase










sorry about the pics..

I will try and get some better one taken.
We have no idea what this is so any help would be great.


Thanks a lot
Michael Smith

[Waylander]

Hi

"A hand holding plumes" is the mark of Atkin Bros, large scale British makers.


Waylander

[Mike2005]

would anyone have any idea what metal it is ?
or know any websites we could goto to find more information about it ??



thanks

[admin]

I'm not familiar with the production techniques of the Atkin Bros., but the vase looks heavy and thick walled which, in silverplate, is usually indicative of Britannia Metal.
see-> Silver Glossary

Regards, Tom

[Waylander]

FYI

Atkin Bros

Trademark:- A hand grasping plumes

"Henry Atkin set up as a spoon maker in 1841. He had three sons (Henry, Edward and Frank), who following his death took over the company. Atkin Brothers were a multi-product Sheffield company producing good quality items in silver and plate (the mark used on EPNS was HA EA FA), from 1853 to 1958. The firm had a retail outlet in London, where they also entered silver marks. The firm was acquired by C J Vander, in 1958.

Flatware bearing their maker’s mark is generally Sheffield marked, well made and in the traditional patterns."

Waylander