Hello All,
I am unable to ID the Makers' Marks on these two spoons. Also could use help with the monarch and date marks.
Many thanks
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Help with makers' marks on two spoons
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Re: Help with makers' marks on two spoons
Hi and welcome to the forum.
The hallmark is London 1808/09 and EL is Edward Lees. The monarch in the duty mark is George III. The London crowned leopard's head has been omitted from the hallmark; this was a common occurrence at the time but we can be sure it is a London mark from the shapes and styles of the marks. In addition this version of Edward Lees's mark is very distinctive with the cut-off corner on the top right.
I look forward to seeing your other spoon.
Phil
The hallmark is London 1808/09 and EL is Edward Lees. The monarch in the duty mark is George III. The London crowned leopard's head has been omitted from the hallmark; this was a common occurrence at the time but we can be sure it is a London mark from the shapes and styles of the marks. In addition this version of Edward Lees's mark is very distinctive with the cut-off corner on the top right.
I look forward to seeing your other spoon.
Phil
Re: Help with makers' marks on two spoons
Thanks so much Phil. The other spoon is under the Edward Lees spoon. The maker's mark is "WW" and has a George, Lion and "a". Also what was the purpose of the indentation holes?
Steve
Steve
Re: Help with makers' marks on two spoons
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Re: Help with makers' marks on two spoons
Was not aware of that. Thanks for the heads up. Steve