Scottish Provincial Mark E.L with sun

[rhodrit]

Hi All,
Wondering if anybody has seen this mark before?




Any Help with Maker or likely origin would be greatly appreciated!
Best Wishes
Rhodri

[dognose]

Hi Rhodri,

Is there any chance that it is a badly struck 'BL'?

Trev.

[rhodrit]

Now u say I think it could be Trev, that part of the mark is rubbed. There is a definite pellet between the letters. If i'm reading your thinking - B Lumsden? I convinced myself the fiddle pattern of the spoon would put it outside the dates I thought he worked.

[dognose]

I think date-wise it would be OK, Lumsden was working until 1785. Scottish styles and fashions lent more towards those of France, rather than England, and I believe the fiddle pattern was in use in France before it gained its popularity in England.

Trev.

[rhodrit]

Thanks Trev,
Helpful and knowledgeable as always.
Kind regards
Rhodri