What is the "C " mark?

[deeadele]

Can anyone tell me what the "C" with the line thru it means. The hallmark I can not get a clear picture on but looks like Gorhams.

http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k63 ... 0_0567.jpg

[deeadele]

I should also stated that it clearly is marked sterling under the makers mark. If that helps anyone. I will keep searching!

[deeadele]

Let me know if the picture is not clearer enough Thanks for your help

[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

As there has been no response to your question, then perhaps a clearer image of the mark may help. A photo of the whole piece may also be of assistence.

Trev.

[deeadele]

I have added a full picture of the piece if it helps.
http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k63 ... 0_0563.jpg

[silverly]

I thought that was probably a Gorham mark in your image. Here is a table that should answer your question: http://www.925-1000.com/Gorham_Date_Code.html

I think your spoon is in the multi motiff pattern Versaille.

[silverly]

Make that Versailles.

[silverly]

And motif.

[deeadele]

I saw that table but wondered why the C on this spoon had a line thru the center? thank you for your help

[wev]

As it states on the chart, Gorham used dating on hollowware, not flatware. The C is probably just the mark of some forgotten dealer.

[deeadele]

TY that makes sense! You folks are wonderful!