Unknown Maker - IW

[dognose]

Hi,

Any thoughts on the maker of these four cast oriental spoons? I don't ever recall seeing the mark before.






(Images courtesy Carey Hill)

The spoons are just over 4½ inches in length (11.8cm) and together they weigh 60gms. They still retain some of the original gilding in the bowls.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Trev.

[davidross]

Could this IW the mark of Ing Wo, a Hong Kong silversmith of ca 1870-1900?

The Chinese characters 大吉 are read "da ji" and mean "great fortune" or "most auspicious."

Just an educated guess, someone else may know more.

Regards,
David

[dognose]

Hi David,

Checking on other marks attributed to Ing Wo, it does appear to be a match.

Many thanks.

Regards Trev.

[rauls]

Great information! Will be on my hand soon. lol :D