Could someone help me identify the date from this hallmark?

[dlmuk]

Hi there

I have a small hinged toiletry jar, made from repousse silver, that I can't discern the date letter from. The hallmark is very clear, but the 'F' looks similar to both that of 1821 and 1901. The maker is W.H.W.

Stylistically speaking I would think that the 1901 date is more accurate, but I wanted some other opinions.

My thanks to anyone that can share their opinion.

[agphile]

1821 would require there to be a king's head duty mark as well as a different shape of cartouche for the date letter, so yes, you are right about the style and 1901 it is. Maker may be William Harrison Walter (see silvermakersmarks.co.uk site).

[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

It's 1901. The maker was W.H. Webber & Co. (Walter Henry Webber), noted for making fittings for dressing cases.

Trev.

[dlmuk]

Thank you both for taking the time to respond to my post (and so quickly). I really appreciate it

[dognose]

Apologies for the overlapping posts. Indeed, the marks of Webber and Walter are almost identical as is their working dates. I went with Webber due to the fact that he was the known maker of dressing case components, whereas Walter was more known as a jewellery importer and wholesaler, but that's not to say that he didn't deal/make such items.

Trev.