Unknown Silver Maker's Mark...not listed anywhere...

shak · Post by **shak** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:12 pm

Here's an odd one! Looks like either "GWH" or "GWR". Note the scrollwork next to the vertical alignment of the maker's mark...any ideas anyone?

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Looks like either "GWH" or "GWR" London circa 1815

http://home.att.net/~shak/spoons/100_5762.jpg
http://home.att.net/~shak/spoons/ladlemarks.jpg

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Neruda · Post by **Neruda** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 11:17 pm

What you have is three lines of two initials, for example:

A B
C D
E F

This narrows the options down enormously. My feeling is the top is closest to the duty mark. But I can't quite read them! Any chance that you could further interpret them.

Also, shouldn't the lion face left? Have you possibly flipped the photo?
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Post by **admin** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:19 am

Unflipped, brighter, but still none too clear. Possibly... Godbehere, W&B?
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shak · Post by **shak** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 10:52 am

Here's one that may be a little clearer...It appears now to be
SG
EW
IR
Any ideas about who the maker(s) are?

http://home.att.net/~shak/spoons/ladle3.jpg
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shak · Post by **shak** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:12 am

Could it be:
Samuel Godbehere, Edward Wigan & James Boult.
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Neruda · Post by **Neruda** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:12 pm

I think you're right on! The date fits for the expanded three member partnership.
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Tongtwister · Post by **Tongtwister** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 6:18 pm

This mark is definitely Samuel Godbehere, Edward Wigan & James Bult. The date is between 1st September 1815 and 28th May 1816. This can be determined because the duty mark has a flat bottom.

SG EW IB were working together between 15th March 1800 & 15th September 1818.

Regards
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