Unidentified “AS” c 1970’s mark

[Peartree]

Does anyone know the maker of this covered bowl I recently acquired? Mark is “AS”. Thank you

[silvermakersmarks]

There are no comprehensive references for most 20th century marks so, unless one of our readers happens to know the answer, I don't think that we will be able to help you. However, if you would like to ask the London Assay Office at Goldsmiths Hall (https://www.assayofficelondon.co.uk/contact) and they identify AS, we would be grateful if you could update this thread.

Phil

[Peartree]

Yes, thank you

[Peartree]

The mark is that of Arabella Stuart, registered in 1974 but I have been able to find nothing else about her.

[silvermakersmarks]

Very many thanks for the update.

Phil

[Peartree]

Just finishing off this chain. Arabella Stuart AS mark. Some further information on Stuart. She is Arabella Boxer (ne Stuart) the renowned food critic and writer.

Born 1934. Worked 1973-76 part-time at Sir John Cass; also with Michael Murray. She exhibited at the Goldsmiths’ Company’s Loot exhibition in 1976, and again in 1977. Her catalogue entry for the 1976 Loot exhibition includes details of three items for sale and is as follows:
Silver/green enamel cigarette box £49.78
Silver/purple enamel pill box £36.72
Silver jam spoon £15.12

Her catalogue entry for the 1977 Loot exhibition includes details of four items for sale and is as follows:
Silver and silver-gilt goblet £75
Sugar bowl and lid, silver and enamel £85
Egg cup and spoon, silver and silver gilt £40
Egg box £38
Silver and silver-gilt goblet £75
Sugar bowl and lid, silver and enamel £85
Egg cup and spoon, silver and silver gilt £40
Egg box £38

[dognose]

Hi Peartree,

Many thanks for taking the time to update the topic, it is appreciated.

Trev.