www.925-1000.com

Hi

The crown makes me think this hallmark is from Sheffield and the letter looks like that for 1773. However the cartouche looks wrong and I would expect the first year of Sheffield to be quite unusual (it is not 1973!). As very worn, I'm at a loss to know exactly what is the hallmark. Will someone put me out of my misery and give me an expert view? Thanks.

If of any relevance, the goblet is 6 inches high, weighs 186g and has a mark (I think stamped) under the base that reads G 71

Hi,

Welcome to Forum.

I apologise if my answer disappoints. The item is silver-plated.

It was made by Richard Hodd & Sons of London. See: http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_H2.html

The crown was a common device applied to plated wares until its use on such pieces was outlawed in around 1897, so the piece predates that and was made between 1872 and 1897.

Trev.

Ah, Whilst it would have been nice to be told it was a real silver piece from 1773, it is great to find out what is really is & the maker.
Sorry to have troubled the forum with what looks to be a basic mistake.

It's absolutely no trouble, we enjoy seeing anything shiny!

Plated items are becoming more and more appreciated. At this period they were great pieces of workmanship.

Trev.