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Hi hose_dk. Thanks for sharing the second set of pictures. The difference is clear. But most of all I am sure they feel completely different, which is why I bought the set you helped me identify. They just felt fabulous. I'm only sorry I thought they were Scottish. But thanks for putting me right. -...

Thanks Trev and Paul

So these spoons are colonial, and not cape, or at least not known to Weltz. I suppose the next logical place to try is India. Any suggestions as to where to look, reference books etc.

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Hi Trev. I'll be honest and say I know very little about old Cape silver, even though it's in our own back yard so to speak. Curious to know what about the spoons makes you think they are Cape. Is there a definitive look about Cape work? I was attracted to the spoons because I knew they were of good...

Can anyone confirm the date or maker of these four fiddle pattern Scottish teaspoons - the style of the A doesn't seem to correspond to anything in my pocket guide. Maker's initials are W.B - Many thanks Frank http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll197/frankchemaly/web-scot-teas4.jpg http://i288.photo...

Thanks Hose_dk. What a wonderful wealth of information. I don't have any Danish silver, so will enjoy these. It was the wonderful hand made feel of these that attracted me to them. I assume that like all Danish silver, they are sterling standard. Regards Frank

Not sure if these are clear enough, cut from the original, but can take fresh pics if need be. Camera batteries charging. The initials read EKB in cursive script. Thanks Frank http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll197/frankchemaly/provincial-teas6.jpg http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll197/frankche...

Hi - asking the experts to help with this set of six large bright cut teaspoons. Am assuming they're Scottish provincial - pointed ends right feel. Merely stamped twice, two with W.F and four with AM (I think) or could be WV. Any help with maker, town, date would be appreciated. Thanks Frank http://...

Thanks Trev - my tongs have just taken on a fascinating new history - regards Frank
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Thanks Trev. Much appreciated.

So I assume can be dated to between 1785 and 1795, much later and the bright cut would presumably have been falling out of fashion anyway. It seems odd that with so many silversmiths in Cork, it never had an assay office. Did they always stamp Sterling?

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Hi - Could anyone help me identify these bright cut tongs, and confirm whether they can be attributed to Cork silversmith Carden Terry. Only reference to his mark I can find is with his daughter Jane Walters. Certainly look like late 1700s tongs - right weight too and have been used - bit of wear to...

Buckler - many thanks
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Hi - Have found Silver Forum a wonderful resource and have appreciated everyone's fascinating insights for some months now. But this my first post. What do the experts make of this really funny looking duty mark on this Newcastle tablespoon - possibly a forerunner to Donald Duck. Also no date letter...