Assuming it's Egyptian (and the mark makes it appear so), wouldn't it have to be at least as old as 1946 [when they switched from the cat to the lotus]?
Hello, I recently purchased this sugar tongs and would like some input concerning the sponsor's mark. My copy of Jackson's only provides the possibility of John Lawton (entered 1802), but net sources add the possibility of John Lias (1799-1840) and Joseph Lewis (1810-1813). Thank you! http://i2.phot...
Apparently Gardoni is asking if this item is safe to use, in view of the repairs having been made to it. I would presume the repairs, since new marks were applied, would have been such as to allow continued safe use of the item. Just my opinion, of course. .
I found that mark in Rainwater's 'Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers' under Charter Company (International Silver Company). "Trademark used on sterling reproductions of early colonial silver" from 1930 to about 1942.
Looks like the Webster Company of North Attleboro, MA. I only make out the bottom portion of the mark, may have been struck at an angle, but it seems to clearly be the 'W' superimposed on the 'Co', with the tail of the arrow to the left. http://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_W.html" onclick="window...
I can't help you here, but it would help the rest of us if you choose a post title more descriptive than "Help", "Help, please...", etc. Describing the marks and the object are a good way to title your requests.
I would guess the lion head, crown, 18 and u indicates 18 KT gold assayed in London 1935/6. Everything fits except the letter doesn't look exactly the same, but probably close enough. .