Identifying a hallmark

[Fireberry]

I wonder if anyone can help me. I have a flat dish with a scalloped edge about 6" diameter but I am not sure if it is silver or plate.

The hallmark is as follows (reading left to right):

Maker (who I have identified) is John Sherwood &Sons, mark is in an upright position
Next to that is a beaver
Next to that is a crown (rubbed at top right corner)
There is no letter mark at all
Stamped below these marks is the number 9871
Stamped above the marks is a shield with a diagonal sash on it running from top left to bottom of right hand side of the shield.

I have read that JS&S used these marks pre 1897 for plate but I have seen no mention of the number or shield. Also there is the absence of a letter which could have worn away but I don't think so as there is not even a faint impression of a mark.

I would be really grateful if anyone could shed some light on this!

Many thanks

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[Fireberry]

Hope this is better sorry!



Here is the item



Thanks

[oel]

Hi see: http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_S2.html
Silver-plate; a non precious base metal with a coating or plating of silver and it lacks any official hallmarks.
One of the many trade marks used by John Sherwood & Sons, around 1897 the use of a crown in a cartouche on British silver-plate was banned.The number 9871 could be a model number used by Sherwood 7 Sons.
For some more information and trade marks of John Sherwood & Sons see:
http://www.silvercollection.it/electroplatesilverS.html




Best,

Oel.

[Fireberry]

Thanks i did see that link but there is the absence of a letter and the shield at the top. Guessed it could well be plate but wonder if anyone knows anything else about the other marks.

Thanks!