Meriden Britannia?

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aknamc
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Meriden Britannia?

Postby aknamc » Wed Aug 27, 2014 3:41 pm

I have a mint julep cup with a mark that is almost identical to other Meriden Britannia marks that I have seen but it's a little different. The "m" is missing from the top and there are only three interlocking ovals on the bottom. Is this just a variation? If so, does it give indication of the age of the item?

Many thanks for any clarification that can be provided.


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Re: Meriden Britannia?

Postby dragonflywink » Fri Aug 29, 2014 8:34 am

Meriden Britannia as a division of International Silver - from personal observation, that mark and the 'W-" prefix production codes seem to appear on holloware dating to right around the 1930s-40s. 'Bogaert' was a Lexington, KY jeweler.

~Cheryl

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Re: Meriden Britannia?

Postby aknamc » Fri Aug 29, 2014 10:51 am

Thanks Cheryl, I appreciate the information!

Best, Angela


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