spoons and forks markings

[bluesmc]

Hi All. I came across some large spoons and forks in my father in laws garage. They all have the same pattern and the spoons are 68 grams and the forks 88 grams. They look solid silver. As I can't determine where they come from I need to post in this forum. Can anyone help identify these marks?

I thank you in advance.

[Eugueni]

It, probably, manufacture James Dixon & Sons. England midle 20c.

[bluesmc]

Thankyou. I'll look into James Dixon. Silverplate or solid, do you think?

[admin]

Silverplate
see onsite -> Comparison of British Silverplate Trademarks & British Sterling Hallmarks

[Waylander]

I quote:

"James Dixon established his company in 1806, becoming "& Sons" in 1835. They produced a large variety of goods, from Britannia metal articles, EPNS, to good quality silver.

Their JD&S mark is easily mistaken for James Deakin & Sons, however in the absence of trademarks the "JD&S" of James Dixon & Sons is always on a single line.

The company acquired the firm of William Hutton & Sons Ltd. in 1930 and it remained in the hands of the Dixon family until 1976."

Waylander