Help with makers mark on skewer (with pics)

[bmantle07]

Hello all! Im reposting because apparently the images to my last post didnt show up and Im not sure how to delete it

I am brand new to the forum but I figured this is great community to be apart of because I deal with antique silver a good bit and I am NOT as knowledgeable as id like to be. I just came across this meat skewer here which I believe is from 1901. If any of my information is wrong please correct me!

Going down the list of hallmarks:

WC - Not sure who this maker is which is why im here haha
Lion passant
Crowned leopard for the london essay office
Lowercase b - 1901
George III head

And than there is a bird with a crown on the other side. Measures 12"

So im basically looking to know if the information I have is correct, and if anybody can tell me for sure who the maker WC is. And also if anyone recognizes the bird and the crown on the opposite side. Thank you so much in advance! -Brian

[silvermakersmarks]

WC is William Chawner, the second known silversmith of that name but no relation to the first. This date letter "b" is for the assay year 1817/18 and as you have noted the crowned leopard's head is for London.

The bird and crown engraving is the armorial of the the original owner of the skewer. A little research in "Fairbairn's Crests", several editions of which are available online, may suggest a number of possible family names.

Phil

[bmantle07]

Amazing! thank you!