Help with provincial teaspoons

rat-tail · Post by **rat-tail** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 2:46 pm

Can anyone help me identify the maker of these silver teaspoons - i presume a provincial make, presume georgian. The makers stamp is stamped once and looks like JE, although the top of the E is much shorter than the bottom - it could almost be JL. Have included marks from both spoons, one with the contrast button on in photoshop. Any thoughts appreciated - regards Frank

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Post by **dognose** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 3:06 pm

Hi Frank,

My money is on James Erskine of Aberdeen, but lets see what others think.

Trev.
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rat-tail · Post by **rat-tail** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 3:17 pm

Thanks Trev - had a feeling they may be Scottish - the terminals, drop and of course the weight suggested it - they're well made too.
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rat-tail · Post by **rat-tail** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:24 pm

Sorry accidently moved the pics - here they are

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Scotprov · Post by **Scotprov** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:50 am

I agree with Trev.
It's one of his many marks, but, he was making silver pieces for 26 years.

Richard
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rat-tail · Post by **rat-tail** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:32 am

Hi Richard - appreciate that, any idea when he was working or any biographical info would be appreciated - Regards frank
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