Hallmark help please

[clown123]

I need help identifying this wine goblet. I do not if it is silver or not.

Thanks!




.

[dognose]

Hi,

That's a British Registry Mark.

Check out: http://www.925-1000.com/registry.html

Trev.
.

[clown123]

Trev, Thanks for the info. I've never seen that before. After scrutinising the cup for a few minutes with a glass, I found the hallmarks. It was hard finding it!



London 1869. Maker's mark is unfortunately illegible. Something S.

Was the design mark today's equivalent of a patent/trademark or registered design?
.

[dognose]

Hi,

Yes, It was to provide protection against others copying the design.

As for the maker, I suspect that it is Stephen Smith & Son, but it would be good to hear the opinions of other members.

Trev.
.

[nigel le sueur]

Hi
l tend to agree with Trev re Stephen Smith & Son, the oval shaped stamp with the pellet looks right and the shape of the " S " this would off been Smiths first mark entered 2nd January 1865 (three sizes) from his workshop at 35 King Street, Covent Garden
Nigel
.

[clown123]

This has been most helpful. Thanks very much for the info!
.