Help with Scottish Silver Makers Mark WA circa 1820's?

[Popenoe]

Hello anyone who might know the name of the early 19th century Scottish Silversmith with the makers mark of WA from ABDN-Aberdeen Scotland? I have two pairs of berry spoons with Aberdeen hallmarks two bear GB-George Booths marks and two bear the WA marks but I can't pinpoint who that would be. Any ideas out there are berry :) much appreciated! They should probably be circa 1820. thanks all. Jesse

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[Scotprov]

How sure are you that it is WA? Are the letters for ABDN each struck with a different punch, or are they all in one punch?
Could it be W.W? William Whitecross was one smith who used the separate letters and worked there from 1824 - 40. I know of no WA worked out of Aberdeen.

Richard
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[Tongtwister]

Hi,

There was a James Walker working out of Aberdeen 1838-1850. He marked his work either "Walker" or "WA" - could be him
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[Scotprov]

James Walker used Wa, lk, er as well as WALKER, and Ab, er, de, en not A,B,D,N or ABDN in the pieces I've managed to see.
If you know of others, I would be very grateful to see the marks.

Richard
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[georgiansilver]

http://groups.msn.com/TheOldCuriositySh ... PhotolD=16
James Walker mark on a granite and silver brooch. Best wishes, Mike.
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[Scotprov]

This was made by John Watson of Aberdeen, he worked for the last part of the 19th Century. some of his pieces were also hallmarked with Glasgow, if he felt like being a good boy.

Richard
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[dognose]

An advertisement for William Whitecross & Co. announcing their move to new premises at 81, Union Street, Aberdeen in April, 1828.


William Whitecross & Co. - Aberdeen - 1828

Trev.