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So Robert Sutton from New Haven is about the only Sutton who worked in silver that has turned up. I don't have a copy of "Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection", I wonder if anyone reading this has one? That's usually the most comprehensive listing of hallmarks.

Here is a nice 8" long serving spoon, I'm assuming its Coin. Anybody have anything on Sutton? There may be an initial or graphic before the name Sutton, but it's pretty well rubbed.

Thanks for jogging the memory! I haven't seen an example of this pattern in years.

Yet I've never seen this pattern. Anyone know what it is?

Maybe, since I'm not getting any replies, I can broaden the question.

Is anyone aware of Gorham making custom flatware for individuals or clients?

Again, opinions of the experts on this forum are welcome!

Wow, what a find -- congrats. I never thought to hunt for beautiful sterling items at a Goodwill!

I have heard that sometimes Gorham (and other silversmiths) made flatware in a custom pattern for a wealthy client. That occurred to me when I came across this serving spoon. Even the hallmark is a little... odd. Spoon measures 8-3/4" and weighs 2.8 ozt. https://i.imgur.com/DbtB34W.jpg https://...

Yep. The "GD" kind of threw me.

Very nice old English teapot.


The marks escape me: GD in a lozenge then faux marks "A B * S"


Thoughts?

All fascinating, especially viewing the original source material (ads). Thanks to all for contributing to this lively discussion.

"In the early 1850s, Bailey & Co.'s coin silver pieces (which is marked by an eagle, 'U' and shield) sometimes include other marks - a star and occasionally an elephant. Do these marks indicate an outside supplier or maker (Taylor & Lawrie?) or something internal like a 'journeyman's m...

I also just learned that the lion/S/shield mark was used beginning in 1855 to denote sterling silver. Previous to that, the eagle/U/shield mark was used beginning around 1850 to denote coin silver.

Well, fool me twice... A few years ago these Bailey marks fooled me also.

Thanks for the reminder that forgetfulness comes with advancing age!

Came across this lovely serving spoon, 9" in length.

Any thoughts on where it was made -- if the mark is even decipherable.

That seems right. Great sleuthing. Thanks!

I might surmise the full name is HERMANN MEYER, though I can find nothing about said silversmith.

Do you have any info on Herr Herm. Meyer.?

As near as I can tell, though it is pretty worn, it appears to be H E R M _ _ _ _ _ Or maybe 5 letters after HERM

Though it could be 6 or 4.

]I have a Hamburg mark fish server knife with nicely engraved face. The "F" on the door seems to be 1857 or later, according to my research, which is limited because I don't speak German. The maker's mark is worn, but appears to start with H E ? M... Any thoughts? https://imgur.com/WFPwuEy...

I haven't been able to find this Gorham pattern in any pattern book. Back has the old lion, anchor, G. Thoughts?



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