Two Hands Mark on Plate

[rscherzer]

I need help in locating the mark on a silver plate tray. The mark consists of two hands "facing" each other. I have found single hand marks but not a mark with two hands "facing" each other. The tray, I believe, is English. Not including the handles the tray measures roughly 24 inches (60 cm) x 18 inches (45 cm) and weighs 10 pounds or about 4.5 kilograms. I am showing the tray, a closeup of the design and the mark. I can see no traces of copper coming through the top layer of plate, so most likely this is not Sheffield. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

http://www.scherzer.cnc.net/tray1.jpg

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[dognose]

Hi,

I suspect that is a Padley, Parkin & Co. of Sheffield mark, just struck twice.

See: http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_P.html

Trev.