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Hi, this is my first post. I have a nobbled wood (branch) walking stick which appears to have a bone handle and a silver collar. The marks are the English lion followed by a sideways Chester mark. The 'G' date letter is different to any of the 'G's' I have seen and am at a loss as to the exact year. Also the makers mark is WAS which I cannot find either. If someone could help I would really appreciate it. Many thanks.

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This is a better one - the G is different to the ones I have researched - it goes up at the top -

Hi,

Well done with the images.

The date letter is that of 1890. See: http://www.925-1000.com/dlc_chester.html

The maker is a problem as the register that was in use at the Chester Assay Office from 1886 to 1894 is missing, the mark is recorded, but no information to go with it. Period advertisements, catalogues, registrations at other assay offices, etc. may offer a clue.

Trev.

Thank you Trevor. I'm still not convinced of the date though. Could it possibly be earlier? http://silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Dates/Ch ... s%20G.html

You do need to look at all the marks, not just the date letter. Earlier Gs are accompanied by the monarch's head duty mark or if still earlier by a different town mark, for example.