Help identifi Maker! plz

[Debb]

Please help, I have a Birmingham 1801 stamped item, in its original case but am having difficulties deciding the maker. The case has "finest HFB quality" but the stamp on the item looks like H&F though it could be H&B, either way I cant seem to find these makers - can any one help?

[dognose]

Hi Debb,
What is the item?, I cannot find anything obvious for around that date,
regards Trev.

[admin]

"finest HFB quality"

Hi Debb,
That really doesn't sound like ca.1800 marketing slogan. Either the box is newer than the item or you've got the datemark wrong. A photo of at least the marks would help a great deal.

Regards, Tom

[Debb]

Thanks Tom, have tried to take photo's but just cant get clear enough to see marks, it has the makers mark, then the anchor, then the lion passant, then a lower case d (looks like you were right, its a bit worn but looks like it could be 1903). Thanks 4 all your help.

[Debb]

Thanks Trev, It is a cigrette holder, I think it is made of ivory and amber with a sterling silver surround, just trying to find out more about it! Regards Debb

[dognose]

Hi Debb,
Jackson's list an unidentifified maker H&F in 1904, looks like thy made religious items,
regards Trev.

[admin]

Debb,
Had it been 1801, there would also be a duty mark (king's head), see ->
British Hallmarks

Regards, Tom

[Debb]

Trev and Tom, Thanks 4 all your help it has got me looking in the right direction.
Regards Debb.