What is the meaning of the marks on the jar / cup ?

[StillOnline]

Can anyone identify the meaning of the marks on the jar / cup? Or just tell me what you think where it is from.

The marks are:



This jar / cup looks like this:





Hope to hear from you.
Regards.

[admin]

Hi,
The first mark(??& Co.) is the maker's trademark.
The second two (NS) signify that the item is made from Nickel Silver (has no silver content).
The third (EP) indicates the nickel silver has been Electroplated.
The fourth (crossed keys) just fancies it up.
Most likely of British origin.

see: Electroplating in the Silver Glossary

Regards, Tom

ps. Is trademark HW&Co?

[Neruda]

Henry Wilkinson & Co of Sheffield, England

[Waylander]

I quote:

"Henry Wilkinson & Co

Trademark:- a pair of crossed keys

This famous company of cutlers began life as producers of Sheffield Plate in 1828 and were the second Sheffield firm to receive a licence to begin electroplating in 1843. They went into liquidation in 1892 and were acquired by Walker & Hall."

Waylander