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Small gothic “d” for 1896, with a maker “TL” which (?) could be an 1893 registration for Sheffield based on an old thread (smith’s name not given). Then the working end with an unidentified plater or retailer, possibly in Manchester (?). All help welcome, and any other insights. TIA [Ivory handle or faux?] TIA version 2.1.

This is attributing to Thomas Levesley, apparently separately from Levesley Brothers (?): https://www.silvercollection.it/english ... XTDUE.html

Would he have engaged in making ferrules for other firms?

Here is where MCB (Mike) mentioned the 1893 registration of a “ TL” in Sheffield: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopi ... 05&p=74344

John Hall & Co. would seem to be the likely candidate for this (alternate ?) mark on the scoop end: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopi ... =John+Hall

Or did J.H. the younger (a nephew) go out on his own?

A purely “suggestive” connection. Can’t directly reference items in open auctions per site rules, but there is visible online a John Hall retailed a set of ivorine handled flatware with the silverplated parts marked by an [ LBS “Cross Pseudo” “Shield Mark”]. Perhaps the Hall firm worked with a particular supplier holding such a punch?

Three images to document the historic location of John Hall & Co. at 56 King Street.
Image 1 of recent origin (2017) showing the storefront split in 54 (right) and 56 (left).
Image 2 of earlier origin (1984) showing the storefront split of modern 56 and 54.
Image 3 of oldest known (1930) showing number 60 (left border), 58 (right one), and 56 as it was around the time that Hall was last reported there. (They might still have been there at the time.) These buildings sat diagonally across from the then Lloyds Bank building at the intersection of King Street and Cross Street. An early town hall once sat there.