Help with Identification of Marks
Help with Identification of Marks
These markings are on the back of a very large (and very tarnished) silver tray. I understand the three hallmarks to the right. I need help with the 3 markings to the left. 1. a pictorial marking 2. the letter "L" 3. the number "819" Thanks!
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Re: Help with Identification of Marks
Hi and welcome to the forum.
The only significant mark is the monogram mark with the crown over it. This is the maker's / sponsor's mark of Charles Johnston Hill (the monogram comprises the letters CJH combined together). 819 is probably a pattern number and the L may be a journeyman's mark (the private mark of the workman responsible for making the tray). I hope you intend to polish the tray - it will look so much better!
Phil
The only significant mark is the monogram mark with the crown over it. This is the maker's / sponsor's mark of Charles Johnston Hill (the monogram comprises the letters CJH combined together). 819 is probably a pattern number and the L may be a journeyman's mark (the private mark of the workman responsible for making the tray). I hope you intend to polish the tray - it will look so much better!
Phil
Re: Help with Identification of Marks
Thank you, Phil. I could only locate one silver tray online that is identical to this one. However, it has completely different markings. It was made by William, Michael & John Barnard & Sons with Robert Dubock in 1901. Do different silver makers use the same design?