mark of anchor, ship, C and something else
Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 4:00 pm
by samtron76df
Not sure if this is the right section but posting here. This is on a serving spoon that looks to be from the late 1700's. There is actually another mark before the anchor but it is very faded. Can anyone identify? Tks.
Re: mark of anchor, ship, C and something else
Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 7:23 am
by SteveDWollongong
They are provincial assay marks of the Scottish town of Greenock. The clippership, anchor,stylised oak tree and letter G were all used in different combinations by different makers with the addition of their makers mark. The rubbed mark you mention will be a makers mark. A strong candidate for the maker of your spoon is Thomas Davie who's mark of TD has been seen with the same combination of marks as yours.
cheers,
Steve
Re: mark of anchor, ship, C and something else
Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 9:13 am
by samtron76df
Thank you very much. I was way off. Searched Greencock on the web and it looks like a beautiful place. Appreciate the help identifying this piece.