Double Struck?

[nigel le sueur]

as a matter of intrest, what does the term "Double Struck" mean to other members of the forum, to me it was a term l thought when an item was stamped over (by another maker or retailer). l ask this because l have a set of forks spoons and knives etc by George Adams 1851, someone who is intreted in them has asked me if they are "Double Struck" for fear of looking stupid, what do you think they mean.

[georgiansilver]

Double struck to me means actually two sets of hallmarks, each of which has relevance and are as a result of changing laws on weights and measures when items are re-registered. I have owned Georgian pieces which have been re-struck in Victorias reign...consequently two sets of hallmarks.However I have heard people use the term for items that have been 'overstruck' which is re stamped over the original stamp. Best wishes, Mike.

[nigel le sueur]

Thanks Mike for that. regards Nigel

[admin]

In pattern flatware, it can also mean that a pattern design has been struck on the handle reverse, as well as the front.
19th cent. English made King's & Queens Patterns were more often double struck while Scottish made examples often had smooth backs.

[nigel le sueur]

Of course :-) many thanks admin.