Help ID Mark Please

[simonr]

Hello, I've been an on-off visitor to this site for a while and have learned a fair bit, but never felt the need to post before.

However, I've recently taken delivery of this small (approx 14cmm x 9cm) dish:



I think the number is a design number, but I've no idea what the mark to the left of the maker's mark is:



Can anyone could shed some light on it? Thanks.

[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

Such marks are usually described as tally or journeymen's marks, they identify the actual maker of the item.

See: http://www.925-1000.com/silverglossary5.html

Trev.

[simonr]

Thanks.