Unusual marks

[mogxelissa]

This teaspoon is part of a set of six. They are all hallmarked for Birmingham 1905. However, I can't figure out the large 'F' mark. My first thought was that it was the import mark, however I have never seen the import mark stamped inside a triangle. Plus, as far as I know, the 'F' was not used after 1904. In addition, the spoon has no makers mark. Is there any chance that the 'F' is the makers mark?!? I really need help figuring this one out.

http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?149fs26578.jpg
http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?149fs268337.jpg

[Granmaa]

This maker's mark website lists this maker, but can't suggest a name for it.
However, it is a maker's mark.
http://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Makers/Birmingham-F.html

Miles

[mogxelissa]

Thanks Miles. How common is it to have only one letter as a makers mark, i've never seen that before..

[Granmaa]

It's very rare, and if more people had done it then identifying Georgian makers would be a nightmare.

Offhand I can only think of one other mark. This Z comes from the Ziegler workshops; I imagine they chose one letter because there were many members of the family working there. Though the Barnards managed to fit four brothers in their mark.

I'd be interested if someone can find other one letter maker's marks.

Miles

[2209patrick]

You're not going to believe this.
Found another sponsor's mark with a single "F" in it. However this mark is entered in London.
Scan below is from Jackson's pocket edition.



Pat.

[mogxelissa]

Thanks guys. I always thought there were rules about needing to have at least 2 letters in the makers mark, but I guess there is the odd single letter one out there.
Thanks a lot!
Clare