Second opinion. Spoon, London late 1700:
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:34 pm
by Hjulben
Isn’t easy to read this hallmark, but can it be George Smith ( III ) "Prolific specialist spoon maker" — 1789?
If not, who, when and where?
http://www.minepost.be/Sked4.jpg(admin photo edit - images too large - insert as link only - see Posting Requirements)
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Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:13 pm
by dognose
Hi,
It looks like an "e" to me, therefore 1780. If it was 1789 it would not be bottom marked and would also have the Duty mark.
George Smith entered this mark in 1774 and by 1786 had entered another mark as he was in partnership with William Fearn.
Trev.
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Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:25 pm
by Tongtwister
Hi,
Definitely George Smith III. If you have a look at
http://www.silversugartongs.com/london/ ... 0marks.htm there is a page of his marks. This particular mark is from around 1780 & my view is that the date letter you can see is a slightly squashed "e" for 1780/81.
Regards
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Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 2:50 pm
by Hjulben
Thank you:-)
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