Arbroath spoons?

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Arbroath spoons?

Post by Senge »

I am having a time identifying these marks, and hope someone can assist. The closest marks I have found thus far seem to be from Arbroath. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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Re: Arbroath spoons?

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Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

Adam Graham of Glasgow. Working 1763-1818. Died 1821.

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Re: Arbroath spoons?

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Many thanks for the welcome, Trev, and maker's identification.

I haven't found the mark for Glasgow during this time, is it something other than a tree? This almost appears to be anchor shaped.

And several of the marks contained in the incorporationofgoldsmiths site appear similar to me. Can you tell me how you were able to decipher this being Adam Graham's mark?

Many thanks.
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Re: Arbroath spoons?

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Hi,

It's not an anchor, the mark on your item was taken from the burgh arms of Glasgow. An oak tree surmounted by a salmon with a ring in it's mouth and a bell.

Here's a clearer image of what your mark would have looked like:

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Remember that at this time, Glasgow had no assay office. The town mark would have struck by the silversmith himself, with his own punch, so there would have been considerable variation with this mark, not only with that of other silversmiths, but with any replacement that was required over the years.

Trev.
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Re: Arbroath spoons?

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Thank you Trev.
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