Charles Horner -when the change in maker's mark?

[guapagirl]

A general query here. I have some Horner pieces from 1908 with a full hallmark and the straight "Times" capital CH as a maker's mark, but I have seen pieces for sale with the intertwined CH as maker's mark. Does anyone know when the intertwined mark was introduced?

Many thanks in anticipation, Liz

[georgiansilver]

You can contact the Bankfield Museum in Halifax through the following website for a definitive answer.
http://www.charleshorner.com/contents.htm
Just copy and paste into your address bar and GO. Best wishes, Mike.

[guapagirl]

Thanks for the reply, I have emailed them and let the rest of the forum know what they say. I find it amazing that so little info exists on line for such a popular maker!

Liz :)

[georgiansilver]

The reason for the lack of information online is that a book "Charles Horner of Halifax" has been on the market for some years and has copyright on his life and works. The book retails at around £40 and I am sure someone is making a fortune from it. Best wishes, MIke.