Mystery Tea Set Identified

Q: I have several pieces that all belong to the same set: a coffee pot, a small plate, a regular cup and saucer, and a demitasse cup and saucer, but at the moment, I’m particularly interested in the coffee pot.  Regarding provenance, these items belonged to the family of my wife’s former in-laws, who immigrated […]

Snub Snout Teapot

Q: I believe this is called a “hog pot,” but I’m not sure if that’s correct. I bought this at a Goodwill store in 2020. The bottom is marked “Conrad ’83.” It looks like the artist used a pottery tool to write their mark. The piece has navy and brown glaze. It’s 6 1/2 inches […]

De Montfort Silver

Q: Can you identify the mark on the coffee and tea set pictured here? I have a set that consists of five items – a teapot, coffeepot, creamer, an open sugar bowl, and a sugar bowl with a lid. They are marked “E.P.N.S.,” “De Montfort Plate, Made in England.” A: There is very little information […]

Demitasse Set

Q: I have a demitasse set, never used, that was my mother’s. When she died, my sister and I split it up. It consists of a teapot, coffeepot, creamer and sugar, 10 little cups and saucers, and 10 plates about 7 1/2 inches in diameter. Each item has a different painted scene. My Mom was […]

World War II Teapot

Q: This teapot was part of my aunt’s estate. It’s black with raised blue and pink dots, gold lettering and trim, and is 5 1/2 inches high. It says “For U.S.A. Britain and Democracy” on the lid. There is a looped rope mark on the bottom and the words “World War II, Made in England, […]

Reliance Teapot

Q: I’d like some information about the maker, age and value of this teapot. It’s decorated with raised dots and flowers and is marked “Reliance” above a rectangle with “Rd No 416505” and “Made in England.” A: The Rd number is the English design registry number, which shows the design was registered in 1903. The […]