HELP NEEDED WITH UNKNOWN MARK ON A TANKARD

[lenny246]

Hi to all im hopping some one can help with the markings on this tankard.
I would love to know what country its from and its age also im having problems
telling wether its solid silver or plated.

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Any Help Wecome

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/avalons.fashion/tankard/DSCF1239.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/avalons.fashion/tankard/DSCF1237.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/avalons.fashion/tankard/DSCF1242.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/avalons.fashion/tankard/DSCF1252.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/avalons.fashion/tankard/DSCF1253.jpg

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[silverfan]

it is silverplate (Electro Plate) made by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1806-1992.
Regards silverfan

[lenny246]

Thanks for that info silverfan thats very helpful sounds like you know your stuff
What a quick repty to yet again THANKS AGAIN silverfan

[lenny246]

OK done some research on the info silverfan provided. It seems this item was made between 1823 and 1835
can any one comfirm this, sorry for being a pain im an amiture as i guess you can tell lol.

[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

Dixons registered their 'Trumpet' trade mark in 1879, so your item was made after that date.

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

Trev.

[lenny246]

Thanks for that info Trev.

So i now have a possible start date is there anyway of me finding out from the hallmarks the dates
this item was made for example made between 1879-1920.

Thanks again for all the help Ive received so far