'IL' Mark, London, 1810

[salmoned]

Hello, I recently purchased this sugar tongs and would like some input concerning the sponsor's mark. My copy of Jackson's only provides the possibility of John Lawton (entered 1802), but net sources add the possibility of John Lias (1799-1840) and Joseph Lewis (1810-1813). Thank you!



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[Granmaa]

I'd say John Lias.

Miles
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[georgiansilver]

Fully agree with Miles.
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[buckler]

The whole matter of the IL punch is, like assorted GB's fraught. There are too many virrually identical registered punches, let alone the retailers who overstruck , and those makers who did not bother at times
I would give John Lias as the highest probable with a score of 75%, but would not give it a 99%.
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[Tongtwister]

Hi all,

Almost certainly John Lias. We know that the Lias brothers made a lot of sugar tongs & we know nothing of any of the other "IL" maker's marks around this time. I therefore disagree a little with Buckler - I think it is close to 99% sure.

Regards
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