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I have a large silver plated tray with stamps on the back. At first I thought it was British, but the shape and orientation of the hallmarks didn't match the guides. Also, there is no letter stamp. After that review, I thought it that it might be an early American piece trying to mimick the British ...

Would you happen to know why "6242" was etched on the back of the bowl of the spoon? Also, are you familiar with the crown located on the handle? What does it represent? Thank you in advance!
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I would appreciate your help to identify the age and maker of this berry spoon, as well as the crown engraving. I am a beginner and have tried to research this myself. I suspect it was from London because of the crowned leopard's head. Because of the crown, it appears to be 1821 or older. The lower...