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Hi
what is meant by duty dodging and how are multiple strikes of makers mark connected with this. I guess the dodging bit is not paying the duty or having a duty mark but cannot see how multiple strikes aid that.

Colin
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Thanks all

It appears that I need a copy of Grimwade - maybe as a wedding anniversary present !

Colin

Thanks Nigel, I have also seen the mark ascribed to Bridges in 1820 but not for flatware - that is what puzzles me - did he do flatware

regards Colin

ps to Admin sorry the photo was too large I am still very much a tyro with the software

Hi, that was a steep learning curve, thanks for the help. I have finally got readable photos. I realise that this topic now doesnt qualify for photshy but did not want to confuse things. Any idea who I pellet B is ?

Thanks all - I am trying to get a photo (miles has kindly given me some advice) and will post asap

I have recently aquired 6 teaspoons each bearing the following hallmarks
lion passant date letter e (1820) and duty stamp. They are old english pattern and in fine condition. The makers mark puzzles me tho because it is I.B - could this be John Bridge I am not aware if he did flatware

many thanks

regards
Colin

ALBION SILVER and L & W anchor S

The anchor is B.ham I guess but I have not heard of Albion Silver - can any one help