Need information on maker's mark

[Chuckd]

If I'm understanding my research correctly, this basket was made in London in 1745. But the maker's Mark "ca" is a mystery. The only name close to that era was Charles Aldridge, but this piece seems to be a little early for him to have made. Any information would be helpful. Cheers!

[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

Right family, wrong silversmith. The letters are 'EA', Edward Aldridge of Foster Lane. Edward was probably the uncle of Charles.

See: viewtopic.php?f=74&t=33021&p=83463&hilit=aldridge#p83463

and: viewtopic.php?f=74&t=23060&p=70399&hilit=aldridge#p70399

Trev.

[Chuckd]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

Right family, wrong silversmith. The letters are 'EA', Edward Aldridge of Foster Lane. Edward was probably the uncle of Charles.

See: viewtopic.php?f=74&t=33021&p=83463&hilit=aldridge#p83463

and: viewtopic.php?f=74&t=23060&p=70399&hilit=aldridge#p70399

Trev.

Thanks for the information. What percentage of silver was used then? Also , I am looking to shine this up, what should I use? I've never owned a piece this old so I want to care for it right. I saved it from a local flea market.

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[dognose]

The standard is Sterling, as denoted by the Lion Passant.

Check out the topics in this section of the forum for silver care:

viewforum.php?f=34

Trev.

[Chuckd]

The standard is Sterling, as denoted by the Lion Passant.

Check out the topics in this section of the forum for silver care:

viewforum.php?f=34

Trev.

Do you have any information on the Crest?