Hi Miles, I know it is a while since you posted this topic but I have just got these tongs. They are a typical pair from the Exeter area. A bit light on the weight at 34 gr. Not particularly well made and seem almost pressed out of a sheet judging by the rough unfinished edges on the inside. 14.5 cm...
Hi Trev, thanks for the crests, The Douglas Crest is certainly very similar. Douglas is also a name that comes up in Cape searches so maybe a good possibility tongs were made for a clan member there. Did the Irish John Townsend die in Ireland or possibly relocate to the Cape ? I don't think his know...
It looks probable that this might be my first Csoe item then. Although not an exact match and allowing for wear of the punch I have not found anything else that is nearer. Thanks for the link. Perhaps an expert on crests can place the area of origin. Bob
Thanks for info. I wonder if the crest is seen on other items from the Cape to help pinpoint origin? I know there is a JT silversmith from Ayr/Arbroath but cannot find a decent mark for comparison. I also think maybe they are too short for Scottish. Is John Townsend the same perdon as the Dublin men...
Hi, Help needed with this pair of tongs A short pair at 11 cm and a weight of 28 gr Only 2 maker marks of a deeply struck JT Think maybe Cape but suggestions welcome. I would have thought maybe Scottish if longer https://db.tt/dxVVbAhT https://db.tt/uNoHgXur https://db.tt/0ZPyn66w
In my old Poincons d'Argent on page 55 there are some very similar looking marks from Grosswardein circa 1800 under the Austria/Hungary section. May be your answer although slightly different surround to the marks.
Hi, pleased to throw a bit more light on this set of marks. I gave a copy of these marks to Estelle Quick recently and said feel free to share with Colin.T.Fraser the expert in this field if he wishes to view them. Perhaps the puzzle will be solved. Still in my unsubscribed box. With a few others ! ...
Hi all, just to add to the mix. I have got 2 table spoons with these marks for comparison. An interesting variation of marks on heavy and well made spoons. https://db.tt/vMcPK9aD https://db.tt/kAgdHozb https://db.tt/LX4RnUIS Estelle Quick the silver expert at Tain Museum had not seen the backwards S...
Hi, thanks to both Warren & Cheryl for their input. Always a big plus to ascertain a definite maker etc. Am looking at this US era with interest now. Some really nice items out there.
Hi Cheryl. Thanks for the info, Nice to get a definite attribution. This is out of my usual collecting zone. They are a lovely item,what would they be used to serve? Look too small for Asparagus.
Hi, Help needed with maker on these pretty little serving tongs 12 cm long. Think maybe USA as a couple of items bought with them are and a family collection Thought maybe International Silver Co but the maker mark not quite the same as examples I have seen. https://db.tt/KZZ2pBRR https://db.tt/iXhx...
for comparison with your spoon,here is a later version of the Munro Crest, on a Hugh Ross serving spoon circa 1775 from Tain. This also has a letter M under the crest, presumably for Munro. https://db.tt/efAxsypt
Hi, just back from hols and viewed posts. Thanks for your input and possibilities suggested. I also feel the family name is probably Wood or a variation, eg Woodsman etc Perhaps the family crest is no longer in use but a shame if not rediscovered. Keep up the research.
Hi help needed please on this fabulous crest On a set of 6 teaspoons with strong Cork connections. These 2 by Terry & Williams with others by Solomon and Garde They also have a letter W on the heel of each. https://db.tt/Phl7sryV https://db.tt/4Qg2JuFv https://db.tt/WZZiNY7d https://db.tt/Q1tvX6...
Hi Trev, Perhaps JM just added his marks on a spoon already made by the mystery JS and not necessarily in a partnership. Easy enough to just stamp each side.
Hi, There is a LB mark on the silvermakersmarks website (London makers) for Louis Black which is very similar Reg 1756+ 1761, this mark has been seen on a spoon.It looks like may be the same allowing for the re-shaping or punch wear. No idea for the second mark though.
Hi Maurice, I do agree the CS mark is similar but was hoping for a definite attribution, Its frustrating that on such a well struck item no one has names to fit the marks. Thanks for the input though, much appreciated. Robert