Identifying a Silver Maker Mark on this teapot

[Marc61]

I've exhausted my resources trying to identify this maker's mark. Any info as to maker, and year of manufacture appreciated.

Thanks in advance for considerate input.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/64247651@N ... hotostream
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[Marc61]

[2209patrick]

Welcome to the forum.

Can't see your mark very well, but I think it's listed in the unidentified section. Check here:
http://www.925-1000.com/americansilver__Unk.html

Pat.

[Marc61]

Yes, I saw that. It looks like the Jensen/LaPaglia mark. I'm trying to find actual items that may have the mark to see if they are similiar in style as well. Maybe that will help me date it.

The 57 under the sterling marl is clear but, I doubt is was made in 1957. Mu gut, and the fact is was my grandparents makes me thing it's older

[2209patrick]

The 57 is a catalog or pattern number, not a date code.

[Marc61]

Thanks Very helpful information

[dragonflywink]

There was a post concerning this mark earlier this year, suggesting attribution to Hamilton: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=22728

No further input from the original poster, and I've had no time to investigate, but will say that the pieces I've seen with the mark have been nice quality and appear to be mid-20th century. The Hamilton/Hamilton Silver Co., Inc. pieces I've seen (sugar/creamer sets, compotes, cigarette urns, etc.) would be of similar dating, usually seem to be of a bit lighter weight than the items with the "mystery" mark, and often have weighted bases - they also sometimes have similar two or three digit production codes. If Hamilton Silver Co., Inc. was the manufacturer, perhaps this trademark was used on their better quality items, intended to insinuate their being comparable to Danish silver.....

~Cheryl

[Marc61]

I tell ya Cheryl. It makes sense. Very possible my grandmother purchased it at Macys in the 50s.