Hello,
I purchased a teapot that I found for sale. It didn't cost very much and I thought that it would simply make a nice little "old" piece on a shelf in my parents' dining room. I am interested in learning more about it. It looks like a teapot, but it is a bit small. My dad thinks that it might be a creamer.
I know just a little about interpreting the Tiffany & Co. marking.
This is what I can see (thus far):
Tiffany & Co.
1421 MAKERS 180
Silver Soldered EP <-- (at least I think that it says EP)
V
2 4
As you can see in one of the photos, this is not sterling silver. It is silver soldered and I believe that, if this is "EP," the "EP" stands for electroplated. However, there are a few things that I don't know about the mark. I understand that the "1421" is the pattern number. I also understand that the "180" is the order number. However, I don't know much beyond that.
Does anyone know what the "v" means?
What does the "2 4" mean? It appears at the bottom of the teapot and inside of the lid.
Any idea about what this might actually be (e.g., teapot, creamer, sugar dispenser, etc...)?
Any idea about the age?
Thanks!