I have recently acquired an old very large bowl bonbon spoon that is definitely Whiting. But the mark is a bit different from the W and the lion with his tail whipping back. There is a "4" before a small w followed by a lion sort of creature (an older mark) with his tail gently curving up....
I am a student of sterling serving pieces, but I am stumped on this sugar spoon. The only markings are an "s" in a triangle, another "s" in an inverted shield, and a "p" in a square. I would appreciate any input. .