Hi guys
I'm having difficulty dating this large silver serving spoon. Date letter is a bit worn but looks like a Q. Wondered if anyone has any idea.
Appreciated as always.
Gary
London silver serving spoon ? date
Re: London silver serving spoon ? date
Hi Gary,
I would have said the 'O' of 1769. The maker is Elizabeth Tookey, her mark contained within a lozenge, indicating her status as a widow.
Trev.
I would have said the 'O' of 1769. The maker is Elizabeth Tookey, her mark contained within a lozenge, indicating her status as a widow.
Trev.
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Re: London silver serving spoon ? date
Trev, thanks, wonderful, really appreciated as always.
Gary
Gary
Re: London silver serving spoon ? date
:::: Do you have more information about this "widow lozenge" hallmark? ::::
:::: I have pieces by Mary Chawner and I believe she was a widow? ::::::::::
:::: I have pieces by Mary Chawner and I believe she was a widow? ::::::::::
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Re: London silver serving spoon ? date
The lozenge shape seems to have been an 18th century feature. Mary Chawner was widowed in 1834. Other examples are:
Elizabeth Aldridge (c1765)
Elizabeth Jackson (1748)
Phil
Elizabeth Aldridge (c1765)
Elizabeth Jackson (1748)
Phil