Help to identify hallmark

[MaryLou]

Hi :) I have been trying to find this mark in the forum without any success...I bought a set of 12 in a case at an estate auction...their to big to be salt spoons...I sure would like to identify the age and maker....thanks so much Connie

[dragonflywink]

Looks like it might be Whiting's chimera or griffon mark, pattern is most likely Square Twist (not a full-line pattern), several similar twist patterns were introduced in the 1880s-90s. If the spoons are about four inches long, they're demitasse spoons.

Cheryl ;o)

http://www.925-1000.com/american-mfg10.html

[MaryLou]

Hi Cheryl...Im just getting started in collecting sterling...I really appericate your help with these marks...its hard in the beginning to find and distinguish the marks...I guess it comes with a trained eye...again thank you for your help and time....Connie :)