Was just having a bit fun with a item today and thought I would give you a little fun too
I have this Tea Pot made by Manning and Bowman appears to be chrome plated not Silverplate or even Britianna metal. Which is all I knew they made. I paid $3.00 for this item and bought it so I could get a good picture of that trademark of Manning and Bowman, usually you find the words esp. after they was 50% sold to international silver. Anyway there are several issues with this item. One is the chrome plate, which is coming off the spout, next is the handle is for sure a marriage, or replacment rather. The Finale on the pot is bakelite, while the handle looks more like plastic and Aluminum wire, then of course it is missing a Stand. When I first bought it I thought it was a much older pieces after getting it home and really looking at it today, I seem to be confused. Chrome, Bakelite, Manning Bowman want to take a stab at the cir. Date? So anyway back to looking around for me, just thought I would ask and see what you wonderful folks think.
