Tea Service set identification help

[T2527]

Hello,
I am needing help identifying the mark on this Tea set.
Appears to either be wSw or mSm

Thanks

[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

Please provide a sharp close-up of the marks.

Trev.

[T2527]

Thanks for the welcome Trev.

Unfortunately these are the only pictures I have at the moment. Will try to get a better one up soon.

[T2527]

Identified as William S Walker of montreal.
Touchmark purchased by Henry Birks and sons.

Trev, conveniently found a thread on Henry Birks with plethora of info, written by yourself.

Hat tip to you Sir.

Yet not much info to be found on William S Walker, any knowledge to impart would be gratefully enjoyed.

[dognose]

Hi,

Here's some information:


W.S. Walker - Montreal - 1875


W. S. Walker, Importer of Diamonds, fine Watches and Jewellery, No. 1711 Notre Dame Street.–An attractive and interesting business establishment on Notre Dame Street is that of Mr. W. S. Walker, importer of diamonds, fine watches and jewellery, &c. The store is neatly and tastefully arranged, the appointments and decorations being perfect in every detail for the display of the stock of goods, which comprises gold and silver watches of European and American manufacture, also a large and beautiful selection of stylish, fashionable jewellery, diamonds and other precious stones. English and French clocks and sterling silver and silver plated ware. All these goods are admirably selected, and by their diversity and beauty render it easy to make suitable selections or secure something useful and beautiful for wedding or birthday presents. Repairing watches, clocks and musical boxes is ably conducted by skilled watchmakers and jewellers under the immediate supervision of Mr. Walker. He has resided in Montreal many years, and his reputation for fair, liberal dealings has been firmly established. All who have transactions with him will find that he makes no misrepresentation, but always guarantees goods purchased from him to be exactly what they are sold for.

Source: Industries of Canada: City of Montreal - John Douglas Sutherland Campbell Argyll (Duke of) - 1886


W.S. Walker - Montreal - 1876


W.S. Walker - Montreal - 1890


W. S. Walker, importer of diamonds and fine watches, of 1711 Notre Dame street, Montreal, is moving to the Nordheimer building, a more central location. More and more the downtown jewelry firms are centralizing about St. James street between St. Francis Xavier and McGill. Mr. Walker’s rent will be $2,500 a year. He will have one of the largest show windows on the street.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 25th February 1891


W.S. Walker & Co., Montreal, have the contract for putting clocks in the cars of The Montreal Street Railway and are fitting as soon as posible.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 7th November 1894


The stock of W. S. Walker & Co., St. Catherine St., Montreal, is advertised for sale by tender.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 3rd February 1897


Prior to coming to Montreal, William S. Walker was a native of Hull, England. He died at Montreal in December 1892 of pneumonia, aged 62 years.

Trev.