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Expert Profile: Martin Roberts

Expertise: Antique base metalware, principally BRITISH PEWTER. Expertise is in pre-1900 functional wares, NOT the decorative arts, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco or Art Nouveau - none of these are of interest to me, and questions related to such items will receive curt responses. Before asking a question, try exploring some of the information on my website: www.antique-metalware.co.uk. The `Useful Links` page contains all sorts of pertinent information.

Experience in the area
A collector for 10 years, and a dealer for 4 years. Proprietor of the AntiqueMetalware website: www.antique-metalware.co.uk

Organizations
The Pewter Society (UK); The Pewter Collectors' Club of America.

Publications
Pewter Society Newsletter.

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Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		44

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	03/20/08
10	10	10	10	11/23/07
10	10	10	10	11/02/07
10	10	10	10	02/16/06

User Comments

Thanks, very speedy response, impressive service. No doubt I'll be back again!
(Graham Clark on 03/20/08)

Hi, thank you for the fast reply. I was surprised to read it was over 100 years old! Thanks again, Tracey :)
(Tracey on 11/23/07)

thank you for your fast response and for the information
(Steve on 11/02/07)

many thanks for your help. The information has been useful.
(karen on 02/16/06)

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Recent Answers from Martin Roberts

2008-09-03 old pewter jug: - Made by John Somers in Brazil, where he was making reproduction forms in the late 20th Century. Some of his pieces are very good copies indeed of early types. He closed his Brazil business in the...

2008-03-20 Pewter tankard: - Well done with your research so far - all correct! 6 is the UV number for Birmingham (see the Verification Marks page on my website for more info), GR being the regnal cypher for King George - probably...

2008-03-20 1860 Rowing Cup: - Well done with a good description, good photos, and some good guesses. It is EPBM - electroplated Britannia metal, BM being a pewter alloy formulated for fabrication (pressing, spinning, etc) rather...

2008-02-24 Antique Brass beer engine: - Gaskell & Chambers started in Birmingham, England, in 1892, and continued as barfitters until the 1970s. There is certainly a market for this type of object. I have not seen them so cannot judge...

2007-11-23 Antique? jug: - Dates around 1900. Made of eletroplated Britannia metal (EPBM), a cheap silver substitute. BM is a pewter alloy formulated for fabrication (rolling, stamping, spinning, etc) rather than casting....