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Help with marks -- much appreciated

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 9:05 am

by bytebit

Hi there. I acquired this (sterling silver?) letter opener. 10 inches in length.

Do you or someone you know who can help me with identifying the marks on this letter opener? Thanks for your time with this matter, David

Re: Help with marks -- much appreciated

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 9:59 am

by spobby

'JD & S' are marks for James Deakin & Son of Sheffield. The 'EP' means it's electroplated.
The last one is the trade mark (a desk bell)
Regards
John

Re: Help with marks -- much appreciated

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:00 am

by dognose

Hi David,

It's not a letter-opener, but a meat skewer. Having said that, they do make excellent letter openers.

See: https://www.925-1000.com/silverglossary5.html

Trev.