Coope & Leigh

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PrissyJane
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Coope & Leigh

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Hullo. I found this spoon in a odd lot of coin, sterling, and plate. I believe it dates to 1813 in London, but the marks are pretty well rubbed. The Coope & Leigh mark is puzzling. That one is very clear, and I am wondering if it is possibly a retailer?

Thanks for any insight!


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Re: Coope & Leigh

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Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

The marks are pseudos. Coope & Leigh, as you suggested, appears to be a Brooklyn based wholesaler/retailer:

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Coope & Leigh - Brooklyn, N.Y. - 1841

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Re: Coope & Leigh

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Thanks for the reply and the welcome!

I have seen pseudo marks before, but these look so authentic to me. I guess I would’ve been duped in the 1800s!!
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