Unknown marks on tong

Alain · Post by **Alain** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 5:47 am

Hello,
Can someone help me with the maker and the year ?
Thank you !
Alain

Post by **2209patrick** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:18 am

Hello.
That silverplate mark was used by John Nowill & Sons, Sheffield, England.
In business at least into the 1960's. Your mark is one of their early marks.

Pat.

Alain · Post by **Alain** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 5:07 pm

Hi Pat,
Thanks for the info!!!
Can you tell by the "A" what year this tong was made?
And if so, can you tell me the year?
Greetings,
Alain

Post by **2209patrick** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:21 pm

Hi Alain.

I don't believe the A is a date mark. Dates marks were not required on British silverplate.
A or A1 is often used on silverplate to imply quality or thickness of plating.
Has no real significance, just a marketing device.

Pat.