Hallmarks on a matchsafe / vesta box

[atisdale]

Hi, I have a small match safe with hallmarks on it but I can't identify them all



I see the initials J.F which I think is the makers mark.
A 1838-1890 duty mark
A lion, does that mean it's sterling?
And then two symbols that I can't make out at.

Can anyone help?

here's the whole image:



thank you in advance for any help identifying this.

Annette
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[admin]

Hi Annette,
Have a look here ->British Hallmarks
and then at the "Chester" page. They should answer most of your questions. Hopefully someone here can tell you who the maker was.
Regards, Tom
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[atisdale]

Thank you Tom,

I didn't realise the marks were sideways :)

Annette
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