I have the article with mark «R&RK» only. The same mark I have found in Edinburg, and it belongs to R & R Keay, 1828 — 1837. Can I suppose that my item was manufactured by this silversmith, or I am wrong? Are this tongs silver? Thank you.
Help me please to identify the silversmith.
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Help me please to identify the silversmith.
Hello, dear Sirs.
I have the article with mark «R&RK» only. The same mark I have found in Edinburg, and it belongs to R & R Keay, 1828 — 1837. Can I suppose that my item was manufactured by this silversmith, or I am wrong? Are this tongs silver? Thank you.
I have the article with mark «R&RK» only. The same mark I have found in Edinburg, and it belongs to R & R Keay, 1828 — 1837. Can I suppose that my item was manufactured by this silversmith, or I am wrong? Are this tongs silver? Thank you.
Re: Help me please to identify the silversmith.
Hi,
Yes, it would be silver. The 'R & RK' mark identifies the partnership of Robert Keay and his nephew, also named Robert. The partnership worked in Perth, Scotland. The other mark is the double-headed eagle, the symbol taken from the arms of Perth. As with much of their output, it was not sent to the assay office, therefore it lacks official hallmarks.
Trev.
Yes, it would be silver. The 'R & RK' mark identifies the partnership of Robert Keay and his nephew, also named Robert. The partnership worked in Perth, Scotland. The other mark is the double-headed eagle, the symbol taken from the arms of Perth. As with much of their output, it was not sent to the assay office, therefore it lacks official hallmarks.
Trev.