Scottish provincial forks

[Silverside]

I have two forks which I believe might be of Dundee origin. Any assistance would be welcome.

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/MikeGallafent/Forks1.jpg

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Many thanks.

Mike

[dognose]

Hi Mike,

Welcome to the Forum.

The maker of your forks was Edward Livingstone of Dundee. His working period was 1790-1824.

Trev.

[Silverside]

Thanks Trev. Do you have any explanation of the other marks?

Most grateful.

Mike.

[dognose]

The second mark would be a crude representation of a thistle, the third, a 'D', for Dundee, and the forth, a 'Topped Heart' a symbol used by some Dundee makers as an alternative to the 'Pot of Lillies'.

Trev.

[Silverside]

Many thanks Trev. Much obliged.

Mike.