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by StewartMcI
Sat Oct 20, 2012 5:45 pm
Forum: Provincial & Colonial Marks
Topic: Odd Scottish J.P marks ?
Replies: 7
Views: 7009

Re: Odd Scottish J.P marks ?

I have seen similar combinations of marks, including the odd second mark.

I would be guessing Indian Colonial, although I can't see an exact match in either of Wilkinson's books.

Best of luck identifying them,

Stewart
by StewartMcI
Fri Apr 06, 2012 6:40 pm
Forum: Family Crests
Topic: Strange emblem
Replies: 7
Views: 5512

Re: Strange emblem

This is the armorial CREST of the noble family of the original owner. The object being held is not clear, but if it is identifiable "in the flesh" it would be easy to narrow down the possible family names, but without the associated motto, fairly unlikely a definite candidate could be conf...
by StewartMcI
Sat Mar 17, 2012 7:38 pm
Forum: Provincial & Colonial Marks
Topic: Pseudo marks - ??? Canadian
Replies: 3
Views: 2966

Re: Pseudo marks - ??? Canadian

Many thanks, Silverly. That, plus this on-line reference would seem to make this very likely, although it would be nice to see the pseudo marks together with this maker's mark. (admin edit - see Posting Requirements ) Lending further evidence in that direction would be the engraving parallel to the ...
by StewartMcI
Fri Mar 16, 2012 1:28 pm
Forum: Provincial & Colonial Marks
Topic: Pseudo marks - ??? Canadian
Replies: 3
Views: 2966

Pseudo marks - ??? Canadian

A good friend has four of these spoons, with what appear to be pseudo Georgian English hallmarks. We would have guessed perhaps Canadian, but would appreciate other opinions, or confirmation. Many thanks, S&N http://home.comcast.net/~stewartmci/12Q1/Davids01.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~stewartm...
by StewartMcI
Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:22 pm
Forum: Silver Jewelry - Single Image
Topic: Scottish Pin or Brooch
Replies: 2
Views: 3316

Re: Scottish Pin or Brooch

A clan pin perhaps ???

The maker's mark is for Thomas Kerr Ebbutt and the firm was associated with Hamilton & Inches.

StewartMcI
by StewartMcI
Wed Sep 28, 2011 1:45 pm
Forum: Scottish Hallmarks
Topic: Scottish Provincial ???
Replies: 1
Views: 2751

Scottish Provincial ???

Any help with this combination of makers' marks would be greatly appreciated. We bought the illustrated spoon some years back thinking the "JO" mark would almost certainly be for James ORR of Greenock, although the more recent Edinburgh archive shows this as "unidentified". What ...
by StewartMcI
Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:04 pm
Forum: Family Crests
Topic: Unknown crest on silver rim 1877
Replies: 3
Views: 3204

Re: Unknown crest on silver rim 1877

I would suggest this is perhaps not a crest image at all, but an ornate letter "V" ???

Stewart
by StewartMcI
Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: French Silver
Topic: French Saucepan - Maker ???
Replies: 2
Views: 2280

Re: French Saucepan - Maker ???

Many thanks, Zilverik, for that useful and interesting post.

Stewart
by StewartMcI
Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:52 pm
Forum: French Silver
Topic: French Saucepan - Maker ???
Replies: 2
Views: 2280

French Saucepan - Maker ???

We would greatly appreciate any help identifying the maker, and likely period, of this French saucepan. We believe the marks shown indicate first standard silver, with the locality being Aisne / Laon, and assume the crowned "A" is the maker's mark ??? Many thanks in advance, Stewart http:/...
by StewartMcI
Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:28 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Makers mark WAJ - who?
Replies: 2
Views: 2008

Re: Makers mark WAJ - who?

The maker would be William Andrew Johnson listed as a jeweler variously in Clerkenwell and Soho. The rest of your information appears to be correct.

Stewart
by StewartMcI
Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:46 pm
Forum: Newcastle Hallmarks
Topic: Robertson-Darling Ladle?
Replies: 16
Views: 24477

Re: Robertson-Darling Ladle?

The 1mm surface edge of the lip of the ladle has a pattern stamped on it. Can it be authentic without the other marks? Hunter, you mention a pattern on the lip of the ladle. In this period, particularly in the smaller provincial centres, it was relatively common for the bowls of these ladles for ho...
by StewartMcI
Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:04 pm
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Reynolds Angels
Replies: 4
Views: 3140

Re: Reynolds Angels

You presumably know this is not solid / sterling silver, but EPNS = Electro-Plated Nickel Silver. The date would be before circa 1896 when the use of the crown mark was officially discouraged as being too easily confused with the Sheffield town mark on sterling piece. Is the maker's mark "S&...
by StewartMcI
Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:59 pm
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: SIlver Tea Sugar Bowl
Replies: 1
Views: 1430

Re: SIlver Tea Sugar Bowl

I would probably have read that as I R E P so just possibly John Round of Sheffield and Electro-Plate, perhaps around 1880-1900 which accords with the overall style and manufacture.

I would, however, welcome correction on that.

Stewart
by StewartMcI
Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:20 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Some marks on my chamberstick I am curious about...
Replies: 6
Views: 3982

Re: Some marks on my chamberstick I am curious about...

For clarity this is clearly the "scratch weight" but 13 ,, 6 is not 13.6 (decimal) but 13 Troy ounces and 6 pennyweight, i.e. 6/20 ounces, and of course this would have been when first taken into inventory, and now presumably somewhat reduced by many years of assiduous polishing.

Stewart
by StewartMcI
Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:04 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: John Foster II ? Tongs
Replies: 4
Views: 3260

Re: John Foster II ? Tongs

These appear to be dated 1806 and John Foster II was presumed (by Grimwade) to have died before 10 June 1795 when Hannah Foster (widow ?) entered a mark from the same address. Other possibilities might be John Fisher or John Fuller, the first perhaps most likely as he is identified, with his father,...
by StewartMcI
Wed Dec 22, 2010 2:05 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: help me locationg these spoons
Replies: 5
Views: 3574

Re: help me locationg these spoons

The combination of marks, including the "S" dates the first to 1813 - actually 1813-1814. Similarly on the second the "U" indicates 1815. William Eley and William Fearn registered a mark in partnership on the 4th of January 1797, and their first in partnership with William Chawne...
by StewartMcI
Tue Dec 21, 2010 7:41 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: help me locationg these spoons
Replies: 5
Views: 3574

Re: help me locationg these spoons

The first is made by the partnership of William Eley, William Fearn and William Chawner and dates from London 1813 and the second by the partnership of the first two of these.

The engraved lion is the armorial crest of the original noble owner.

Stewart
by StewartMcI
Fri Jul 23, 2010 6:10 pm
Forum: French Silver
Topic: French ??? spoon late 1700s ???
Replies: 3
Views: 3627

French ??? spoon late 1700s ???

We would greatly appreciate any help in identifying the country, period and maker of this spoon. It is approximately five inches long, rather solid, and is engraved with a coat of arms that looks definitely Continental, which bears an "Agnus Dei" superimposed on the eight-pointed Cross of ...
by StewartMcI
Sat Dec 26, 2009 8:18 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Help with the maker of this George I lemon strainer
Replies: 3
Views: 2527

John Albright's mark of 1720 would be a possibility ???

Stewart
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by StewartMcI
Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:19 pm
Forum: Scottish Hallmarks
Topic: Glasgow Maker MS&B
Replies: 5
Views: 5317

Curiouser !!!

That is a nice clear maker's mark with no sign of overstriking. The marks presumably on the stem ???

Let me dig out my pieces and think a bit more.

All the best,

Stewart

PS You found the refence in Pickford ???
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