sideways anchor and unidentifiable birmingham mark

[ag93]

Hi, I have a set of twelve spoons, stamped for birmingham but the anchor is sideways, I have never seen this before. Also I've looked up the date letter and can't find a matching date.
Any help much appreciated!

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[spobby]

Birmingham 1891 - Elkington & co
I would suggest that the width or size of the item would dictate which way the anchor would be placed
regards
John

[paulh]

Hello,

You will find that, as a general rule, the anchor is usually on its side before 1900.

Paul.

[ag93]

Thankyou both for your answers it's been very useful and I now know something new about the Birmingham hallmark!