Two Pin Cushions, Makers' Marks?

[carling]

Can anyone identify the makers of these two pin cushions?

1) H.C.F. assayed in Birmingham in 1911. There is a also a Registered Design Number on this pin cushion: 587416.







2) HM assayed in Birmingham in 1912.





Thanks.

Regards/carling

[Waylander]

I don't know the first maker, but I have come across the mark before - anyone have Crisp Jones?

As for the second - H Mathews, prolific maker of a wide range of pieces.

Waylander

[carling]

Many thanks for your helpful reply, Waylander. Appreciated. The "H" is probably for Henry according to
this page. Good ol' Google!

Regards/carling

[carling]

The BAO has just come up with the goods for the first one:

H.C.F from 1911 indicates H.C. Freeman, a silversmith of Hatton Gardens. Interestingly, he first registered his mark on 24th October 1910, but the register also shows that his punches were 'ground off ' i.e. his mark cancelled in September of 1924.

[Gerryl]

H C Freeman Ltd and Henry Charles Freeman also assayed in Chester from 1886 through 1952 from their 31 Hatton Garden, London EC1 address.

[carling]

Many thanks for the additional information, Gerry.

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