Trefid spoon with no makers mark

[Adrian Webber]

Second time lucky!

Could anyone enlighten me as to why a makers mark would be omitted? I was under the impression that they were a requirement at this period.
I was also wondering if a maker could be attributed to a trefid spoon by the design of the rattail?

Any help would be appreciated!

[dognose]

Hi,

It's doubtful that the maker's mark was omitted. I has to be remembered that two sets of hands were used in striking the marks, the silversmith, or a member of his staff, and the stamper at Goldsmiths' Hall. It's likely that the stamper at GH struck much deeper blows and wear and polishing over the years has removed the silversmith's effort which may well have been a much lighter impression.

Trev.

[Adrian Webber]

Hi,

Thanks for your thoughts on the matter. Much appreciated!

Adrian