This came up last in August '07 (Tongtwister replied), but is it now known if Smith & Bartlam had two marks? The standard I knew was a central circle with a fusil either side - this as you see is three fusils. Can it possibly be anyone else?
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Smith & Bartlam - Birmingham & Chester
Smith & Bartlam
Mike and Miles, I'm obliged to you. The focus of my interest has been Birmingham, but clearly there was overlap with Chester. May I have details of this Ridgeway & Priestly reference - assuming it is available.
Sincerely. graham
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Sincerely. graham
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Hello Graham,
The full title of the book is "The Compendium of Chester Gold & Silver Marks 1570-1962" by Maurice H Ridgway & Philip T Priestley published by Antique Collectors' Club Ltd of Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4SI.
Not only is there a comprehensive listing of Chester makers' marks but because Birmingham makers often used the other office the book is a useful guide to these marks too.
Regards,
Mike
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The full title of the book is "The Compendium of Chester Gold & Silver Marks 1570-1962" by Maurice H Ridgway & Philip T Priestley published by Antique Collectors' Club Ltd of Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4SI.
Not only is there a comprehensive listing of Chester makers' marks but because Birmingham makers often used the other office the book is a useful guide to these marks too.
Regards,
Mike
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