Help identify makers maker? Bird / A / Crescent Moon Sword

[CristinaW]

Hi, I have a lovely little silver reticulated bowl, marked "Sterling" on the bottom, along with a number "832" which I believe is probably the pattern number? The bowl also has a third mark that has been a bit obscured. I'm guessing it is the makers mark, and it looks like a bird with it's wings outstretched in a circle, followed by a capital A in crest or shield of some sort, followed by crescent moon (facing left) with a sword going through it, also in a circle. Total guess but - could the sword through the moon be a Shriner reference? Any help would be greatly appreciated, Thank you!

[JayT]

This is the mark of Alvin. See:
http://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_A.html

[dognose]

Hi Cristina,

Welcome to the Forum.

I agree with JayT, I think it was one of their earlier marks. The below advertisement is from 1897



Trev.

[CristinaW]

Thanks guys! That pretty much settles it! :)
I appreciate your response - and thank you for sharing the advertisement!
That is very cool to see.