Question about International vs. Simpson, et al.

[SusanWhite]

Hi!

I was wondering how [and if] you can tell whether a piece was made by Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. or whether it was made by International? Have a piece that is clearly the knight's head ... but no patent date or anything else to go by in determining its age.

I am posting a photo of what I hope I've correctly identified as a sugar shell with the maker's mark. If there's a way to tell whether it was made by Simpson, et al. or International, will someone let me know?

Thanks so much!

Sincerely,
Susan

http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4994924

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[emaliek]

The pattern is Warwick by International patented in 1898. It probably only was current for a few years. Simpson lasted until 1898, but International used the mark also.

[SusanWhite]

Dear Emaliek,

Thank you very much for this information, I really appreciate it! I love it when someone knows the patterns ... it makes things much more interesting. :0)

Sincerely,
Susan