Old English Reproduction

levisguy · Post by **levisguy** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:06 pm

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

Post by **2209patrick** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:21 am

Sounds like the International Silver Company. Check here:
http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_I.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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

Pat.

iris · Post by **iris** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:28 pm

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...

Post by **admin** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:48 pm

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 · Post by **iris** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:35 pm

Ok, thank you very much.

Iris