Hi, Can someone tell me what this fork was made for? It belongs to a family member in Paris, France.But somehow with this set of Hallmarks, i don't think it's French.If someone could tell me the maker, that would be a bonus! Thank you, Alain http://thumb3.webshots.net/t/75/75/6/95/80/212769580010335...
From what i can see on your pics. I believe your cane stick was made in London in 1917. Not shure about the maker. A better pic. can be helpfull to determinate maker & year! Regards,
I don't know the maker of this batton . From the picture it looks like a very good quality item. Don't give up hope, it's very likely another forum member will tell you who the maker of your batton is!
Hello Rod, I can see this batton was made in London because the mark between the Lion and the year mark "U", is the uncrowned Leopard's head. The uncrowned Leopard's head was first introduced in 1822. Here's a link to the London year marks : http://www.925-1000.com/dlLondon.html" onclick="...
I found more information about William Shawn & William Priest in the book " The Marks of the London Silversmiths and Goldsmiths", c. 1697-1837, by John P. Fallon William Priest was the son of William Priest and was apprenticed to Richard Gurney on 30 July 1740.He obtained his freedom o...
Hi again, I found some additional information about this company. E.G. WEBSTER & SON - New York and Brooklyn. Founded in 1860 by Elizur G. Webster. Formed E.G. Webster & Brother in 1865. Incorporated in 1867 as Webster Manufacturing Co. Sold to the International Silver Co. in 1928 Hope this ...