unidentified mark compote with hibiscus flowers

[ruthw]

Hello,

First of all, thank you so much for all the effort put into this site. I have learned so much!
I have not been able to identify the maker of this compote. Unfortunately, part of the mark is missing. It looks sort of like a crab or maybe a bull?
I saw a similar bowl on eBay recently and the seller did not know the maker but described it as American circa 1900.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[ruthw]

I failed to mention it is also marked "sterling" and "6510", which is probably the pattern no.

[admin]

Hello,
I think it might be the mark of Redlich & Co., if so you're image shows it upside down.
http://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_R.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Regards, Tom

[silverly]

It is difficult for me to tell for sure, but if the piece were mine I would be looking in the Whiting direction for a possible manufacturer.

http://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_W2.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Bear in mind that not all of the marks made by Whiting are going to be exactly the same as the example given in the list. And of course, you'll have to view your mark 180 degrees from where you have it in the image.

While I was doing this reply Tom's identification was given. As you have to the piece to look at more closely, I guess you'll have to be the judge. I definitely can't tell for sure myself.

[admin]

Aw shucks, now that I've flipped it, you can see what it is for sure. Silverly is correct, not Redlich, clearly the mark of Whiting.

[ruthw]

Wow, you guys are good! Thanks so much!