Ornate Spoon & Fork London 1880 Sterling JWD Help with Maker?

[RubyFish]

Having trouble finding this British / London Makes Mark - J.W.D

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

[dognose]

Hi,

That's James Dixon & Sons (James Willis Dixon) of Sheffield. This mark, in four sizes, was entered with the London Assay Office on the 3rd July 1873. Similar marks were entered on the 5th November 1883, 9th February 1897, 26th May 1905, 16th February 1910, and 30th April 1910.

See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=18034

Trev.

[RubyFish]

Thanks Dognose!