On the line between coin and sterling

[Jag]

This is a coin silver style spoon, and doesn't have a Sterling mark, so I've put it in this category, though it may better belong in the Sterling category (I won't be offended if it is moved :) Anyway, French & Puffer was a Lowell, MA retailer of silver in the mid to late 1800's. Can anyone identify the "G 925/1000" mark?

[wev]

G -- some wholesale manufacturer, Gorham perhaps
925/1000 -- sterling grade silver. The word "Sterling" was not required until after 1907.

[dragonflywink]

That mark is generally attributed to F.S. Gilbert of North Attleboro, MA, circa 1890s-1910s...

~Cheryl

[silverly]

That mark is generally attributed to F.S. Gilbert of North Attleboro, MA, circa 1890s-1910s...

For what it's worth The Jeweler's Circular December 6, 1899 page 28 under the heading of Trademark Information states that F S Gilbert's trademark was and that they had only recently gone into the manufacture of some kinds of spoon.