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Rack for bread
Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 5:00 pm
by Vale
Hi all,
Here I'm posting a rack with a sort of gothic mark. I only see the easy part ( & Co.) but as usual this stuff becomes tricky for my untrained eyes. Help !
Thanks again.
Re: Rack for bread
Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 11:22 am
by dognose
Hi,
That's one of the marks used by William Howe & Co. of Sheffield.
Trev.
Re: Rack for bread
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:34 am
by Vale
Hi Trev, I found in silvercollection.it that William Howe & Co was active under that name from 1858-1861, then stayed only as William Howe until 1866 ... and several names came later. So I am starting to think my rack belongs to 1858-1861, am I close ? :)
Ty again.
Re: Rack for bread
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 12:00 pm
by dognose
Hi,
I have seen them quoted as being William Howe & Co.from 1858 until 1880, but I've never checked out the information in any trade directories, so I cannot say with any degree of certainty. However, I see no reason why your dating would be incorrect.
Trev.
Re: Rack for bread
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:21 am
by Vale
let's see what else i can find ... thanks again.