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Hallmarks CTB W Tulip NS on forks Nickel Silver
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 3:58 pm
by Pudding
So happy to have found this page! I have 6 forks with hallmarks as seen in photo. I know CTB is Charles Truman (Turman?) and the NS probably means Nickel Silver. But the meaning of the W and the tulip as well as the pattern is a mystery to me. I know these were purchased in London in the 1970s or 1980s. Any help sincerely appreciated. Thank you. Hope my images work, first time.
Re: Hallmarks CTB W Tulip NS on forks Nickel Silver
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 2:25 pm
by dognose
Hi,
I've seen that mark attributed to C.T. Burrows & Sons (Charles Turman Burrows) of Birmingham.
The 'W' may be an internal date indicator and the 'Tulip' possibly a trade mark.
The pattern is 'Old English'.
Trev.
Re: Hallmarks CTB W Tulip NS on forks Nickel Silver
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 2:52 pm
by Pudding
Thanks so much! I know it's hard to tell on a screen but do you think this is just nickel silver or silver plated nickel silver?
This site is so wonderful, thanks for making it. Cheers, Juliet
Re: Hallmarks CTB W Tulip NS on forks Nickel Silver
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 3:28 pm
by dognose
Hi Juliet,
Welcome to the Forum.
From the colouring and the mark it does appear to be un-plated.
Trev.
Re: Hallmarks CTB W Tulip NS on forks Nickel Silver
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 3:53 pm
by Pudding
I thought so too, it is very pretty but not quite as pretty as silver.
Thanks again, Juliet