Unknown Silver Maker's Mark...not listed anywhere...

[shak]

Here's an odd one! Looks like either "GWH" or "GWR". Note the scrollwork next to the vertical alignment of the maker's mark...any ideas anyone?


http://home.att.net/~shak/spoons/ladle1.jpg


Looks like either "GWH" or "GWR" London circa 1815

http://home.att.net/~shak/spoons/100_5762.jpg
http://home.att.net/~shak/spoons/ladlemarks.jpg

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[Neruda]

What you have is three lines of two initials, for example:

A B
C D
E F

This narrows the options down enormously. My feeling is the top is closest to the duty mark. But I can't quite read them! Any chance that you could further interpret them.

Also, shouldn't the lion face left? Have you possibly flipped the photo?
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[admin]

Unflipped, brighter, but still none too clear. Possibly... Godbehere, W&B?
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[shak]

Here's one that may be a little clearer...It appears now to be
SG
EW
IR
Any ideas about who the maker(s) are?



http://home.att.net/~shak/spoons/ladle3.jpg
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[shak]

Could it be:
Samuel Godbehere, Edward Wigan & James Boult.
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[Neruda]

I think you're right on! The date fits for the expanded three member partnership.
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[Tongtwister]

This mark is definitely Samuel Godbehere, Edward Wigan & James Bult. The date is between 1st September 1815 and 28th May 1816. This can be determined because the duty mark has a flat bottom.

SG EW IB were working together between 15th March 1800 & 15th September 1818.

Regards
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