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Can't Identify The Maker's Mark
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 4:42 pm
by kevin32823
Hello, I'm having a problem finding the silversmith with this mark. It's an oval cartouche with the initials "RW" inside of it. Thank you for your assistance.
Re: Can't Identify The Maker's Mark
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 6:10 pm
by silvermakersmarks
I'm pretty sure that this is a pseudo-mark, not a London hallmark at all. I note your location is quoted as NYC so I think that you may be looking at a 19th century American silversmith. Any other opinions?
Phil
Re: Can't Identify The Maker's Mark
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:08 pm
by wev
Robert Wilson, Philadelphia c 1810-1825. I have several serving spoons with the same marks
Re: Can't Identify The Maker's Mark
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:20 am
by kevin32823
Thank you so much for your input concerning this serving spoon. I looked up Robert Wilson. He was a silversmith in New York from 1803 until 1810 and then moved to Philidelphia and was active until 1825. When you look at the timeline you have to stop and wonder since his early life was taking place right after the revolutionary war, was he a closet Brit loving tory, or.....just your run of the mill rip off artist? Once again thank you for all of your assistance, Kevin