Mark ID Help Please Man(?) Crown S EPC

[charming]

Hi,
This mark is somewhat odd in that it's on a round disc which is attached to the back of the tray! Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Karen

[salmoned]

From Rainwater's 4th Ed., Sheffield Silver Co., Brooklyn, N.Y. (1908 - 1950).

[admin]

...or for easier access, right here at -> http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_S.html

[charming]

I feel so stupid! I did click on the pictorial marks, but - don't ask me why - I thought that the only ones were on the first page, and that the alphabet above was for sterling only. Sorry about that! Why is the head different? Does that indicate a time frame? And also I would be interested in knowing why the disc was applied as opposed to just putting the mark directly on the back of the tray.
Thanks again, Karen

[charming]

I wasn't satisfied with the hallmark given for the Brooklyn company as the man's head didn't match, so I did some additional research based on the pat #. This patent was taken out by the Sheffield Silver Co located in Jersey City NY in 1935. I'm afraid that's all I know. I would be happy to supply another photo if you would like to include it in your silverplate marks.
Karen

[admin]

Hi Karen,
Thanks, I can add the image from here, I'll also add the Jersey City location. Good sleuthing.
Regards, Tom

[2209patrick]

In 1935 Louis Farber (Farber Brothers) bought the Sheffield Silver Company.
Have not been able to confirm this, but I think the mark changed at that time.

http://www.justoldglass.org/articles/in ... arber.html

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