Tea set-Maker's mark

[jay]

Hello!
I need help makers mark
Britannia standard silver tea set

Hallmarked LONDON 1984 and made by A & Co.PLC
Asprey&Co?
meaning of PLC?

Thank you.



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[2209patrick]

Public Limited Company (PLC). In the UK, a public company whose share capital is not less than a statutory minimum, and which may offer shares for purchase to the general public. Not all PLCs are listed companies but only PLCs may qualify for listing or trading on the London Stock Exchange.
Asprey & Company has been a PLC since at least the mid 1980's.
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[jay]

patrick,many thanks for your help.

jay
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