help with silver spoon hallmark

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steve11
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help with silver spoon hallmark

Postby steve11 » Fri Feb 15, 2013 2:50 pm

Hi all

i need some help with a silver spoon i have been given by my late nan.

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the first two letters are M F both in a seperate squares.

next is like the on/off icon you get on remote controls, next is a castle and the last letter i think it looks like an S. all are in a shield like shape.

im really stuck with the first two letters and i can find anything remotly like them on any site.
i would be greatful for any help identifing this .
Thanks

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Re: help with silver spoon hallmark

Postby dognose » Fri Feb 15, 2013 3:44 pm

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

The maker is MacRae Forbes Shipton & Co Ltd of Birmingham. They registered with the Edinburgh Assay Office in 1938.

The date letter is a little difficult to make out, but appears to be 1948.

Trev.


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