W&Co Maker - circa 1800

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Hi team,

Just wondering if anyone had a maker for these sugar tongs? The are hallmarked for Sheffield, 1800. The maker's mark is W&Co.

Also, out of interest, is there a reference book that has been published on Sheffield Silver?

Cheers,
Ben

[silvermakersmarks]

The only book covering Sheffield exclusively of which I am aware is "The Sheffield Assay Office Register" by B.W.Watson, published by Wm Townsend & Sons, Sheffield, 1911. This has pretty good coverage - although obviously not beyond 1911. Unfortunately it doesn't show your W&Co mark.

Phil

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Thanks Phil. I'll try and get a copy online.

Feel free to use the mark for your website if you like...it is a great resource I'm very thankful for!

Ben

[silvermakersmarks]

Thanks, Ben.

Phil

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Got this back from the Sheffield Assay Office:

This is the mark of William Wild & Co who registered with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 23rd December 1784. The mark registered normally has two W.W & Co but often you see it as W&Co as with your example. The company were based on Trinity Street, Sheffield.

They were super helpful!

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Hi Ben,

Thanks for updating the topic with this information, it's very much appreciated.

Trev.