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Quality Marks

Quality marks are another significant type of pewter marks based on which the pewter piece may be identified. The first quality mark was the crowned or uncrowned hammer on sadware. Unfortunately, this quality mark is very rare.

Then, in order to denote quality, the crowned rose started to be used on pewter since the middle of the 16th century. Almost all pewterers decided to customize the crowned rose and developed their own design variation. The crowned rose was mostly used in England starting from the 16th century and in most cases it was incorporated into the touch mark.

Later on, to indicate the standard of the pewter alloy, it has been introduced a crowned X especially by American pewterers. However, around the 18th century the control over the use this mark was lost and pewterers started using it indiscriminately.

It is very helpful and important to be properly informed regarding the pewter marks and especially the quality ones because in this way, you will be able to appreciate its true value and make a wise investment.

In addition, in order to easily identify the quality marks you should analyze the pictures below and try to apply your skills on real pewter items if you have this opportunity. Another important aspect is the pewter history because you should be aware of all types of quality marks and their meaning.

All antique pewter articles are great collectables and today we have the possibility to start the home decorating process and find the right collectables that would fit your home furniture and home design.

However, in order to be able to indentify the pewterer’s marks, respectively the quality marks, below you will find two examples of quality marks: