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eriordan Posts: 4 Registered: Oct 2001	posted 10-22-2001 07:44 PM Hi--I have a lovely Victorian tea set made by Meriden Britannia marked #1866, and have just seen the IDENTICAL set on Ebay, also marked #1866 but made by Rogers, Smith and Co. What, if any, are the differences between the two? Are they equal in worth? Also, how can I establish the date of the set (based on the identification #)? Thanks, Liz IP: Logged
Ulysses Dietz Moderator Posts: 1265 Registered: May 99	posted 10-23-2001 09:14 AM Aha! According to Dorothy Rainwater's encyclopedia, Rogers, Smith & Co. not only made their own stuff, but they sold things made by Meriden Britannia, but plated by them (and hence marked with their name). So it appears you've got an interesting example of this sort of crossover. I wouldn't imagine that the value is affected by the mark--condition and style are the most crucial things. Date is best established by style, so we'd need to see a picture or have a really good description... IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 10-23-2001 12:12 PM Please see related post: Silver Care (Polishing/Cleaning) IP: Logged
eriordan Posts: 4 Registered: Oct 2001	posted 10-23-2001 09:50 PM Hi!! Thanks for your help! I have emailed a picture of the tea set in hopes that it will help with the dating issue. Thanks again!! Liz IP: Logged

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