Old English Reproduction

[levisguy]

Hi there! I just found it, great site, it's a wealth of information. I'm wondering if anyone can help me with the trademark on my silver teapot. First there are the seperate initials, both in a square box I, and then S, followed by 'Old English Reproduction' and then '1051' and then in very small letters under that '42' This could be sterling for all I know.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, cheers

Neil

[2209patrick]

Sounds like the International Silver Company. Check here:
http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_I.html

If it's not marked sterling or .925 then it's silverplated.

Pat.

[iris]

I have the "Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufactures" of Dorothy Rainwater 5th edition, but It seems that "old english reproduction isn't in International Silver Company brand...

[admin]

Hello Iris,
Stamping it "Old English Reproduction" was not marking it with a brand or trademark, it was simply a marketing maneuver. The "IS" mark is the tip-off to International as the maker.
Regards, Tom

[iris]

Ok, thank you very much.

Iris