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Description
This is a tea set consisting of a teapot, sugar and creamer. The mark on the bottom is Meriden B Company and the imprinted number 1840. I have attached 2 photos. One of the 3 pieces; and one of the mark on the bottom. The teapot is about 5 1/4" tall to give you the scale. I bought it at an auction in N. Carolina in July of this year and want to know if I got a good deal or not!
Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
silver plate
Distinguishing marks
Meriden B Company
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
teapot 5 1/4' tall with sugar & creamer
History
bought at auction in July of this year
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
25.00
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Re: Meriden B Silverplate tea set
Meriden Britannia Company, founded in 1852 in Meriden, Conn. The company initially made products using a metal alloy called Britannia metal to approximate the appearance of pewter. They quickly added silverplated products and items made from German Silver, also known as nickel silver. The Meriden Britannia Co. became part of International Silver in 1898, but some of their marks were used into the 1930's. What you paid would be the low end for comparbel pieces at auction.