please help to identify makers mark - ? A.L ? London c.1755?
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:31 am
Hello, I am new to hallmarks and would like to identify the date of a coffee pot that has been handed down through the family.
Am I right in indentifying the marks as Sterling Silver, London and the date mark as U for 1755?
But I can't match the makers mark. Is it "A.L" followed with a star underneath? I can't identify what letter or symbol is above the letters.
Any help greatfully received.
Many thanks,
David
Coffee pot: http://flic.kr/p/bkV3kh
Hallmark: http://flic.kr/p/byPUyM
Am I right in indentifying the marks as Sterling Silver, London and the date mark as U for 1755?
But I can't match the makers mark. Is it "A.L" followed with a star underneath? I can't identify what letter or symbol is above the letters.
Any help greatfully received.
Many thanks,
David
Coffee pot: http://flic.kr/p/bkV3kh
Hallmark: http://flic.kr/p/byPUyM