FAUX, John (Grimwade p.506)

[buckler]

Thanks Pat
The dates seem right , as if apprenticeship duty was paid in 1747, this John Faux would have been between the ages of 14 and 21 in 1747 and hence could well have had a son by 1761 when he would be between the ages of 28 to 35. . Also Birmingham, Warwickshire was a good bucklemaking centre.

[silverly]

Your welcome. It was my pleasure even though it's slim pickings anymore.

[buckler]

John Faux was declared bankrupt in late 1785 and his premises sold in 1786 for the benefit of his creditors.
Surprisingly although his buckles in the pre-duty period are comparatively common, I'd never seen one with a duty mark .
That is until this morning, when one arrived with an incuse George duty mark. Probably early 1785 as the assay and makers mark were on the back of the frame in the pre-duty style, the marking on the bridges having almost totally superceded that placement after the duty was introduced.
If anyone else has seen one of John's mark on a post duty piece , tongs for example , I'd appreciate details .