Info on Kensington, please

[johnsonsaga]

I have just acquired a sterling bowl but can find no information about the maker. The bowl is clearly marked Kensington. The bowl is 11" in diameter and 2-1/2" tall. I have only been able to find references to Kensington silverplate or the Gorham Kensington pattern. Any information about this maker would be appreciated.

[2209patrick]

Hello.

Not sure about Kensington. However, the bird mark to the left of sterling was used by the Meriden Britannia Company and later the International Silver Company.

http://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_M.html

Pat.

[johnsonsaga]

Thanks, Pat. Cross-checking Meriden on a popular replacement site confirmed there was a Kensington pattern that was sterling and not silverplate. The design on the fork closely resembles the design on the bowl. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.