Help identifying marks

[millerthegorilla]

Hi, this mark is on the base of a plate teapot.



Any help identifying the marks greatly appreciated.

[dognose]

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[millerthegorilla]

Hi, Thanks for the clear instruction.

Here is the image....



Many thanks all who can help...

[dognose]

Hi,

See Joseph Ridge & Co. here: https://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_R.html

This piece would have been made around the time that Joseph Ridge & Co. were merged with John Round & Sons in 1886. The four-pointed tridents mark was Ridge's trade mark.

Trev.

[dognose]

An advertisement from Joseph Ridge & Co. showing their trade mark:


Joseph Ridge & Co. - Sheffield - 1881

Joseph Ridge was a highly-respected figure in the trade and effectively took over the running of the much larger John Round & Sons following their merger.

Trev.

[millerthegorilla]

Wow, many thanks for your help!