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by boshter
Fri Aug 04, 2006 12:01 am
Forum: Sheffield Hallmarks
Topic: Mystery Football Trophy Hallmarks
Replies: 8
Views: 5499

Wigfull / Wilkinson / Lee & Wigfull Hallmark > [H.W]

Hi Miles Further to the mystery of the trophy's maker. I think we can safely eliminate Wilkinson as the manufacturer because he apparently went out of business before 1901. It looks very likely Wigfull did in fact assist in the production of the trophy, but was it as 'Lee and Wigfull' or just 'Harry...
by boshter
Sun Jul 16, 2006 6:26 am
Forum: Sheffield Hallmarks
Topic: Mystery Football Trophy Hallmarks
Replies: 8
Views: 5499

Wigful vs Wilkinson

I tend to agree with you Miles. I noticed Wilkinson did in fact put an '& Co' underneath H.W, no doubt to differentiate himself from Wigful. The plot thickens! I'll wait for a few days to see if anyone else responds. Richard.
by boshter
Sat Jul 15, 2006 1:21 am
Forum: Sheffield Hallmarks
Topic: Mystery Football Trophy Hallmarks
Replies: 8
Views: 5499

Silver Football Trophy Hallmarks

Thanks, I appreciate your help with this Miles. My concern is a gentleman called David Sier from the Sheffield Museum, who I spoke to in October 1996, believes the trophy could have been manufactured by Henry Wilkinson, of Howard Street, Sheffield. The premises are no longer there of course. So, if ...
by boshter
Thu Jul 13, 2006 10:31 am
Forum: Sheffield Hallmarks
Topic: Mystery Football Trophy Hallmarks
Replies: 8
Views: 5499

Mystery Football Trophy Hallmarks

Hi there! I have a stunning 3ft high football trophy, dated 1901, which was made in Sheffield, UK. I need confirmation of its manufacturer please. The hallmark on the cup is: HW - crown - lion and lower case 'i' The hallmark on the base is: WC - h - lion and what looks like a leopard. There is 10.5l...

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