HI ALL
I am trying to figure out this pair of candlesticks. they appear to be hallmarked G A, Sheffield rose, London Britannia & the letter o for 1988.
So is it London or Sheffield? who is the maker? it seems the maker was copying a much earlier style (perhaps Indian?)
THANKS IN ADVANCE.
English silver candlesticks, need help to id
Re: English silver candlesticks, need help to id
Hi Niceguy,
Can't help with the maker, but they are made of Britannia standard silver, rather than Sterling, that is to say 958/1000 rather than 925/1000. They were assayed at Sheffield.
Trev.
Can't help with the maker, but they are made of Britannia standard silver, rather than Sterling, that is to say 958/1000 rather than 925/1000. They were assayed at Sheffield.
Trev.
Re: English silver candlesticks, need help to id
Thank you very much Trev.
In the pocket edition of Jackson's Hallmarks this Britannia mark is only mentioned in the London section & that caused my confusion.
In the pocket edition of Jackson's Hallmarks this Britannia mark is only mentioned in the London section & that caused my confusion.