Help with makers mark on dessert forks retailed by Shreve Crump & Low Co.

[WolfFrog]

I cannot find out who used this W mark. It looks similar to one of Frank Whiting's marks but it is definitely not the same. The seller said they were British but the lack of Hallmarks seems to disprove that. They have a Shreve Crump & Low Co mark on them. I assume SCL was only the retailer and not the makers of the forks. It seems they had a gold plating/finish on them at some point. You can see traces on some parts that received minimal wear. Any help on who made these and when would be appreciated!

[Aguest]

It does look like Frank Whiting and the pattern is listed as "unidentified" on the big flatware pattern identification website :::: There might be traces of a gilded surface which has faded over time :: I don't see why Shreve Crump & Low would not be the retailer, even though only the initials are used, these are small pieces and they just couldn't fit the entire company name :

[Lore450]

The W mark is identified as Frank M. Whiting Co on the American Silver Marks by initials on this site.

[WolfFrog]

While it is very similar to this one it is clearly different. If you see this exact mark anywhere can you please guide me there. I assume it is a variation on the Whiting mark but I have yet to see it.

The W mark is identified as Frank M. Whiting Co on the American Silver Marks by initials on this site.

[WolfFrog]

I don't see it on replacements, I assume that is what you were referencing. Can you link if you found it please. You are probably right about the initials being used because of the small size of the forks. Thanks for the reply!

It does look like Frank Whiting and the pattern is listed as "unidentified" on the big flatware pattern identification website :::: There might be traces of a gilded surface which has faded over time :: I don't see why Shreve Crump & Low would not be the retailer, even though only the initials are used, these are small pieces and they just couldn't fit the entire company name :