Hi everyone,
I purchased these spoons a little while back and was after people's thoughts about them. The only hallmark is a maker's mark of DM, and the only one I can find closely resembling it is David Marshall, Edinburgh (that's why I've posted it here). But he only registered his mark in 1790, and I would date these spoons about 1750 (from the hanoverian pattern and also the monogram being on the underside of the spoon).
What do other members think???
Thanks in advance.
Ben
Thoughts on these teaspoons?
Re: Thoughts on these teaspoons?
I can't really help much, but I suppose any reply is better than none.
I agree that they are probably Scottish, going by the style of the monogram.
I disagree with you on the date. Looking at them I would say c.1775, but that's still too early for a 1790 registration. Of course, there are no hallmarks, so it's possible that he was making spoons before this date and not bothering with the assay office.
Miles
I agree that they are probably Scottish, going by the style of the monogram.
I disagree with you on the date. Looking at them I would say c.1775, but that's still too early for a 1790 registration. Of course, there are no hallmarks, so it's possible that he was making spoons before this date and not bothering with the assay office.
Miles