Butter Knife: C.F, star, duty head, anchor

[Granmaa]

Does anyone know the marks on this butter knife?

Miles

[Francais]

I believe you will find that generally the C.F mark is attributed to Colin Forbes. I see you are in London so I guess that you are also asking about the other three marks. They are pseudo marks, with no real meaning. I have seen them on several different silver pieces with different maker's marks, generally, If I remember, from New York area. There are lots of others variations, and recently someone came out with a book, which I do not own, as they are generally on late east coast pieces.
Maurice

[dognose]

Another variation of star/bust/anchor marking:



George C. Howe was New York based.

Trev.

[Granmaa]

Thank you Maurice and Trev.

Miles

[dognose]

And another:



This one appears to be Maltby Pelletreau, again, another New York silversmith.

Trev.