Help With This Mark

[weebecnusoon]

I think that the first letters in the mark are something D on top and W.D. on the bottom...
This is a little intricate silver box.. totally in relief except for the bottom of the box which is flat.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/PZiy5Xi8I1to9grQd2XY26R3FOG9ZA9-L9n2SqIXfpI?feat=directlink

https://picasaweb.google.com/102571020775024180250/SilverMarkUnknown?authuser=0&feat=directlink

[salmoned]

Chester, 1894/5, sterling

[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

That appears to be the mark of John and William Deakin, trading as James Deakin & Sons, of the Sydney Works, Matilda Street, Sheffield. They first entered marks at Chester around 1888.

Trev.

[weebecnusoon]

Thank you salmoned for the information. It is appreciated.

[weebecnusoon]

Wow Dognose, Do you have more information about that company or where I might find out more about it. I believe with it is is a vintage pomander.. a trinket like box with several small holes in the top. I think that they would put some kind of spices or flowers in the box and put it in the ladies panty drawer.. Heck I don't know. lol.. it is one of the most intricate, detailed boxes that I've ever seen.. either now or ever.. it is awesome. thank you so much.
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