Need help identifying mark on fork

[maxfield p]

This small, 6-inch-long fork is marked STERLING and has a patent date of 1877. There's a maker's mark that I haven't been able to identify yet. Can anyone identify it for me? thanks!

[Bahner]

Hello, according to Hagan (1994) this is the "Amaryllis" pattern by Shiebler. Both Hagan and Rainwater mention makers Polhemus, Coles & Wood, whose patterns were aquired by Shiebler. Rainwater lists a very similar mark under Shiebler. On this piece here the mark seems incomplete. Am I seeing things or does this mark include the letters J (for John Polhemus ?) C (for Coles ?) and W (for Wood ?). Best wishes, Bahner

[2209patrick]

Excellent work Bahner, that is a Shiebler mark.
I believe that is a G and W on a large S which stands for George W. Shiebler.

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Regards,
Pat.

[Bahner]

Pat You are right, Your's is the correct explanation. Regards, Bahner

[argue9]

I am sorry to jump on this post for my question, but I can't figure out how to make my own post....sheesh.
Question.....did John Polhemus make anything that was plated? Does the J star P mark mean it's sterling, or could it be coin silver.
ANY help appreciated.
Rose

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