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suesyl

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tea pot
« on: November 29, 2012, 01:48:25 pm »
Another item left in the house we bought is this metal tea pot. I think it is to heavy to be silver, it stands about 8 inches tall. It does have a dent in the lower side. No holes, it holds water. It does have the interior pieces that fit inside of it. How do I tell what kind of metal it is and about how old would you guess. would a jewelers hammer take out the dent? Thanks again you all!

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Re: tea pot
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2012, 01:52:02 pm »
This is the side with the dent, if you can see it down toward the bottom. Thanks Susan

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Re: tea pot
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2012, 03:50:30 pm »
your Teapot   is a Coffee Pot...probably silverplate...
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Re: tea pot
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2012, 03:57:18 pm »
I would say pewter is there any markings on the bottom if so post a pic

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Re: tea pot
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2012, 05:17:08 pm »
I'll look to see if I can get a picture of the bottom. I should have known coffee rather than tea. These people had more coffee pots around the house!!
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Re: tea pot
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2012, 06:54:39 pm »
Do not use it. If it is old pewter you could get lead poisoning. That's what old wives tell me anyway. I think it is silver plate that has worn down to its base metal from being cleaned.

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Re: tea pot
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2012, 07:11:08 pm »
Yea go first with Silverplate or could just be Nickle silver, will know when we get the mark, as for age I will take a guess at 1890 to 1910, I just see the Victorian and Deco period in the style.  It has a unique and wonderful look and if in very good condition this could be a $50.00 plus valued pieces which is high in the Silverplate word.  I await a photo of the bottom and a hallmark, I want to know the pattern, cause I would love to have a set of this one.  ;D

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Re: tea pot
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2012, 10:03:05 pm »
I am going with ironlord on the silverplate or nickel silver!  Also agree on the time line and decorative influences.

Nice piece!  Before I can give a value I would need to know the size of it!

DON'T HAMMER THE DENT!!!!
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Re: tea pot
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2012, 10:26:47 am »
I'll try to get pics today. You are all so much help. NO hammer ::) .

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Re: tea pot
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2012, 10:48:43 am »
I am going with ironlord on the silverplate or nickel silver!  Also agree on the time line and decorative influences.

Nice piece!  Before I can give a value I would need to know the size of it!

DON'T HAMMER THE DENT!!!!


KC,, You know that would have been the first thing I did !!  LOL

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Re: tea pot
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2012, 11:00:59 pm »
Mart, I made the mistake and did that to a piece years ago and totally devalued it!!! LOLOL  Actually tried bending a delicate silver leg back in place and broke it off as well!  Lived and learned the rough way!  LOLOL
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Re: tea pot
« Reply #11 on: December 01, 2012, 04:58:23 am »
Mart, I made the mistake and did that to a piece years ago and totally devalued it!!! LOLOL  Actually tried bending a delicate silver leg back in place and broke it off as well!  Lived and learned the rough way!  LOLOL

may i suggest you use a small jewellers blow torch,next time you want to bend a "delicate" leg back into shape.....i would have thought such a knowledgable person as you would have known that....here,s one that can be bought for under $15
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Re: tea pot
« Reply #12 on: December 01, 2012, 05:07:24 am »
If the pot is worth "fixing" ..... you could take it to one of those fellows who take dents out of cars after they get clobbered by a hail storm.

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Re: tea pot
« Reply #13 on: December 01, 2012, 08:01:26 am »
getting the dent out..is,nt the problem...the problem will be getting yer mitts inside it to hold a piece of curved wood against the side...whilst trying to carefully beat the hell out of it.... :D
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Re: tea pot
« Reply #14 on: December 01, 2012, 08:25:25 am »
Well now, if you are going to "pound" that dent out ..... I suggest you use a piece of steel that can be held firmly and is shaped similar to the projections on this shoe last and can be inserted into the pot to where the dent is.