Help identifying maker and marks on cream jug

[hilltopdweller]

Hi, I purchased this little jug a while ago and have managed to get as far as identifying the registration mark being 1878, but I still have no clue if the item is silver or plated as I have had little success in identifying the marks. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

[dognose]

Hi,

It's silverplate, one of the several marks used by Richard Hodd & Son.

See: http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_H2.html

And: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=24855&p=60041

Trev.

[hilltopdweller]

Hi Trev, Thank-you; that is really helpful.