Topic: Newlyn copper tray Lighthouse and boats

[alfies dad]

I bought this today, i paid 25 pounds which believe was cheap for such an item
does anyone know how to date these  or rough idea when this one was made
also does anyone have an idea how much this is worth, stamped Newlyn
many thanks

Robert.

[Anne]

Hmmm Robert, I have to say I know nothing about this so I'm going to flag up a couple of websites which might help, sorry if you've already found them but they may be of use to others searching for info too:
http://www.artscrafts.org.uk/branches/newlyn/collcopper.html
http://www.artscrafts.org.uk/branches/newlyn/newillustrate.html
http://www.newlyncopper.co.uk/ - the last of the three has images from exhibition catalogues too so might be the most useful. Good luck and keep us posted.

[alfies dad]

Thanks Anne, I did have a brief look at these earlier, just had a second look and seen the pen tray of same design (Luggers in the harbour) and the Newlyn mark on my tray is quite small compared to the one on the link which suggests that mine is not pre war, hopefully someone will know more about it and shed some light on this piece (hope its not a fake).
This is a fair size 46cm / 26cm or 18inches / 10inches.

Thanks again

Robert
 

[antiquerose123]

here is some stuff that I was able to find.  The last one is an item on Ebay, and has 10 bids on it. 

http://www.oldcopper.org.uk/Marks%20M-R.htm

http://vicenzawebmarketing.com/RARE_NEWLYN_ENAMEL_COPPER_OBED_NICHOLLS_BOX_ARTS_CRAFTS/250686411377/205/8d_16h.html

http://www.pfkauctions.co.uk/Catalogues/as170609/lot0113-0.jpg

http://picclick.com/NEWLYN-COPPER-DISH-DECORATED-CORMORANT-150479321203.html

(10 bids on this item)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150479321203

[alfies dad]

Thanks Rose, for this very interesting info, I'm not sure if my tray is real or a forgery but here in the UK we have a program on the television called 'Real Deal' and one of the dealers from the program as a shop 3 miles from where i live so if i get time i think i will take it to him to see what he thinks and if he's interested in making offer for the tray. will let you all know soon as.

[antiquerose123]

Be careful of his offer.....like when they made (any) offer on it -- I find it is usually worth more....as they are out to make $$$, but why shouldn't you get your fair shake on it.

Do you do Ebay at all?  I might be better putting in on there first -- with a reserve bid.  Not that I know that much about Ebay (as I do not do it) but I am sure you may know, or what Anne may suggest.

Just me thinking out loud...... 

[alfies dad]

I think i might just let him look and maybe ask him what he thinks it is worth rather than offer this for sale, probably will ebay after, (if its genuine) 'Hoping'

[Anne E.B.]

I've seen these go for a fair old bit of money in local auctions.  Here's one of them with selling prices (hope the link works) http://www.davidlay.co.uk/BidCat/SearchResults.asp?category=&keywords=newlyn+copper+tray&status=A&Submit+now.x=35&Submit+now.y=11

They seem to be very collectable

[alfies dad]

Thanks Anne,  They seem to be various price ranges depending on subject matter and rarity of individual pieces, (here's hoping now that this is a rare piece)  also would imagine that these tray's mine being a drinks tray would of been used in the past, so i suppose it depends on how many have survived over the years, Had it had fish decoration this may have been towards the top end price range, I've got a bit of free time tomorrow think i will take to the shop and see what the dealer has to say, will let you know soon as.

Thanks again Robert.

[alfies dad]

Still none the wiser on this, I took it to the shop on friday, unfortunatly he wasn't there, his colleague suggested I take a photograph to leave along with my phone number, so that i will do tuesday due to the bank holiday.

Its proving to be difficult but the outcome will be worth the wait, (Hopefully)