Scroll up to the two pics of the mark. The X to the left which use to
have a crown above it but is now worn away except for part of the base,
which I don't think is to hard to see. This is one of the known quality
mark for pewter, specifically hard p...
I still think pewter not brass. I agree brass left outside for years can
take on a similar look but the uniformity of the oxidation makes that
suspect. Plus any nick, ding, scratch or the base of the foot would show
brass and I see no evidence of tha...
If you look at the close-up of the mark you will clearly see there is
more to the top than the bottom of the X. Though worn that is the crown.
Many times because of ware it just looks like a line above the X. To the
top right of the X you can still s...
Interesting piece. Looks old, kinda 17c / 18c or older but we all know
how that can go. With that said I believe this is an old piece. If it
was new (china, india etc.) chasing would not look that like this.
Decoration has 17c / 18c dutch influence. ...
