Help w/M mark on Silver Holder for Lenox China

[CranberryManor]

Hi All - I am new to this forum but was hoping to get some help identifying the maker of this sterling holder for a Lenox demitasse/espresso cup (I did a complete search of the web site and of the board, and had no luck):





the mark is of an M with a hammer-like leg and a "swish" through it. I believe the number reads 58.

thanks for any help - I hope to one day be able to answer the questions instead of just ask.

[2209patrick]

That could be the mark used by the Matthews Company, Newark, New Jersey. Incorporated in 1907. Around 1936 they merged with Eleder-Hickok to form the Hickok-Matthews Company. I believe Hickok-Matthews continued to use this mark.

http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/3550 ... ewsfz2.jpg

Regards,
Pat.

[admin]

http://www.925-1000.com/american-mfg7.html

[CranberryManor]

Thank you both - that is the mark. I saw the Matthews mark on the encyclopedia, but didn't make the connection that is was a sword - must be my eyes. Thank you again for the help!

[CranberryManor]

Oh... and the pattern name is Adam.