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Pewter Marks, an Introduction

Pewter is frequently found without a single mark, top, bottom, inside or out.

Much is laden with a wide variety of intriguing numbers, letters, words, and symbols that provides clues to maker, age, origin, and use. The following is an introduction to British pewter marks with references for pewter marks on pieces from mainland Europe and America.

British pewter may carry one or more of the following types of marks

Pewterer's marks

Verification marks

Ownership marks

Merchant's marks