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sideways anchor and unidentifiable birmingham mark

Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 3:39 pm

by ag93

Hi, I have a set of twelve spoons, stamped for birmingham but the anchor is sideways, I have never seen this before. Also I've looked up the date letter and can't find a matching date.
Any help much appreciated!

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Re: sideways anchor and unidentifiable birmingham mark

Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 4:45 pm

by spobby

Birmingham 1891 - Elkington & co
I would suggest that the width or size of the item would dictate which way the anchor would be placed
regards
John

Re: sideways anchor and unidentifiable birmingham mark

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 3:48 pm

by paulh

Hello,

You will find that, as a general rule, the anchor is usually on its side before 1900.

Paul.

Re: sideways anchor and unidentifiable birmingham mark

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 11:13 am

by ag93

Thankyou both for your answers it's been very useful and I now know something new about the Birmingham hallmark!