Help needed on the Hallmarks of this small sugarbowl

[Margaux]

Can anyone help me on these hallmarks? Who is the silversmith? In which town did he work en in what era?

http://www.dropshots.com/day.php?userid ... ime=111702

Margaux

[admin]

Hi Margaux,
Not absolutely sure, but I believe that is the retail mark of John Wanamaker, a large Philadelphia department store.
Regards, Tom

[2209patrick]

Here's a scan from Dorothy Rainwater's book of John Wanamaker's marks.



Pat.

[Margaux]

Not exactly a match, but roughly the same. About which period are we talking?

[2209patrick]

The name of the firm became John Wanamaker in 1870.
They were in business into the late 20th century.
Can't help with a date for this mark.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanamaker's

Pat.

[Margaux]

Thank you for your the info Pat