copper pot markings

[deepseajb]

I just located a large copper pot, very heavy, hand hammered, probably 60-80 lbs 20-30 gallons.

It was previously used for a still

I need help identifying the markings

2 crossed flags 1 Each Switzerland and British

HELVEPA

LONDON A ????????

Coppersmiths

I would post a pic but its on my phone, cant get it to pc.

If someone has an idea where I can locate info on the net it would be most appreciated

I've been looking for hours

Thanks Guys

J.B.

[goose eye]

helvetia

so im tole

[deepseajb]

Here are a few pics maybe someone will be able to help me with manufacturer and approx value. Any input greatly appreciated.

Thanks

J.B.

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[goose eye]

dam son i done gived you the answer. you aint likein it for some reason or another.
you aint gota worry bout me doin your homework for you no more.


its helvetia
it aint helvepa

so im tole

[LWTCS]

Seems like thats a really nice find.

Mr. goose please don't shut down. Would you share more?

[LWTCS]

I blinked and it was gone??

Just about to do my own google search.

[LWTCS]

http://www.wonderfulwv.com/sub.cfm?month=aug09&fea=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

Mr. goose. Is your kin from these parts?

[deepseajb]

Hey Goose not discrediting your help, just unable to find those markings on anything Helvetia. Was just hoping to find some other pots with those markings to determine manufacture date, value, and such. I believe in the marking it has the persons name who hand hammered the pot. Hoping to find others to see if thats the case. Sorry for making you feel you wasted your time, as that was not at all my intention. Look forward to great advice from you and others.

Sincerely

J.B.

[deepseajb]

I have since found a couple pots and and they do say HELVETIA but the design is a little different. Wondering if this is an indicator of date of manufacture. No big deal if I dont find out I bought it anyway.

Thanks for yalls help

J.B.

[Hawke]

Has it been tinned on the inside, or is it patina?
Helvetia was/is a region in Switzerland. I couldn't come up with any coppersmiths from there. Lots of reference to coins, as far back as Roman times. (The Romans named the region after the Helvetii Tribe that lived there)

[goose eye]

http://www.oldcopper.org/references.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

helvetia copper

alot of em didnt use - makers marks -
how bad do you want to no

so im tole

[deepseajb]

Hey Hawke

The pot has a very nice patina, it does have some stuff soldered on it that I will have to check for lead.

Hey Goose

I'll give you my second born son, thats the best I got, when I have the second one he's yours. The first one is enough for me.

If your offering I'll take any info I can get. But I am pretty broke at the moment.

I have not had time to check out the links yall gave me, I will do that now.

Thanks for the help
LW,GOOSE,HAWKE

J.B.

[goose eye]

go to contacts an email vin some pictures.
dont say nothin bout no likker still an dont be exspectin him tellin you how much it worth

so im tole

[deepseajb]

Thanks Goose