Sterling Silver Tongs Makers Mark Hacked Off

[ruralreality]

Is this a Makers Mark? Who is it? Did I translate the year correctly? Admin edit read forum rules

Sterling Silver Tongs engraved MW.

One inside arm has George Head, Lion, Year (that I think is 1808 ? ?)

Other inside arm has what looks to be VI but appears to be hacked off ?

https://picasaweb.google.com/118075544704990168398/August232012?authkey=Gv1sRgCLKw_5TEt-SJiQE#5779912510947144034

https://picasaweb.google.com/118075544704990168398/August232012?authkey=Gv1sRgCLKw_5TEt-SJiQE#5779912606578622114

https://picasaweb.google.com/118075544704990168398/August232012?authkey=Gv1sRgCLKw_5TEt-SJiQE#5779912702282568290

Thank u !

[Granmaa]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

1808 is right. The maker's mark looks like WI, but it's not one I've come across before.

Miles