I have a sterling repousse cup that I've identified as being made in London in 1766. I am seeking any info on the maker of the cup. His mark is a star followed by "M." Thank you for your assistance.
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London 1766 repousse cup (photo removed)
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London 1766 Sterling-need makers mark info
I think yours is an unregistered mark attributed to either Jacob Marsh or John Moore. They were both active in this period; Marsh having an item dated 1763 and Moore one dated 1767. Marsh is the more probable one as his item was a mug. I hope this helps. Dave
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Good thinking Waylander but sides of it are a little too straight for my liking and I have never run across a single 'W' mark on drinking vessels before. What I do also notice is that there may be a 'ghost letter partly under the star...can anyone else see it or is it my imagination?
Best wishes, MIke.
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Best wishes, MIke.
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London 1766 Sterling-need makers mark info
Might be Morley, but I doubt it. His first mark was not entered until 1775 and was in partnership with G. Baskerville. Also his mark had a pellet between the T and M not the clear star in this example. The ghost mark could be an I making it I*M for Jacob Marsh ca. 1763. Dave
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