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Thanks a lot - a good start.

Can anyone help me find any literature that lists the various designs found on these teaspoons. I appreciate that every teaspoon maker in London had their own design of shell-back, but, apart from this there must be a monograph or book that gives an idea of the range of designs.
Any help appreciated

Contacted the Decorative Art & Metalwork department of the Sheffield Galleries, but so far no reply.

I found some information on a website that has pictures of different hallmarks used by James Deakin & Sons and lists dates of when some of them were submitted to the Assay office. You might be able to use that to narrow down the age of your piece. The link to the website is below. http://www.si...

I have an epergne of a giraffe and oak tree. It is made by James Deakin & Sons, and it bears a pattern number of P3991. Does anyone have an idea where I can reference the pattern numbers, so that I can establish a date for this item?