Maker's mark for 1791 Scottish wine coaster

terryj · Post by **terryj** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 1:08 am

I have a pair of Scottish silver wine coasters that I believe have 1791 Edinburgh hallmarks of Castle, Thistle, L, King's head (identified using the Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Maker's Marks, which is great).

However, I am having difficulty with the maker's mark. This is 2 letters, the second of which is clearly H. The first letter is indistinct, possibly E, F, P, R? I have posted photos of 1 of the coasters and the marks from both coasters. The family that the coasters originally belonged to came from Dundee. Can anyone help identify the maker's mark for me, please?

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Waylander · Post by **Waylander** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 4:12 am

One possibility is Fras. Howden. Mark entered in 1781 and was still being used in 1821. He is the main suspect after a brief perusal of Jacksons 3rd ed.

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terryj · Post by **terryj** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:26 pm

Thanks for your assistance, Waylander. It doesn't look like anyone wants to disagree with your suggestion of Francis Howden. I only had access to Jackson's Pocket Edition, and he wasn't listed there.

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