Heirloom Teaspoon Manufacturer - Marked J.J. Palmer

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AmandaP
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Heirloom Teaspoon Manufacturer - Marked J.J. Palmer

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Hello!
I am hoping someone can help me identify the maker and *bonus* pattern of this spoon. They are a family heirloom of unknown origin (unfortunately at 97, Grandma doesn't remember...), likely purchased in Wisconsin. What I have is a set of 6 teaspoons.

I think the first two marks before the word Sterling are a lion and an anchor, but they are difficult to make out. I can't make out the third one at all.

Full spoon - Front
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Full spoon - Back
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Front - Detail
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J.J. Palmer Mark
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Sterling and Makers(?) Mark - Angle 1
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Sterling and Makers(?) Mark - Angle 2
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I have already identified 4 other pieces/sets using this website (thank you!) but am stumped on this one! Any help is appreciated.
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Re: Heirloom Teaspoon Manufacturer - Marked J.J. Palmer

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Leaving this up in case it helps someone else.

Upon further research, I believe this spoon is Gorham Silver - Bristol Pattern from ~1895.
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J.J. Palmer's Sons, jeweler's in Newport News Virginia, established 1882(?), advert. ref. newspaper 1909: https://virginiachronicle.com/cgi-bin/v ... IN--------
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