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It looks like a fish serving knife, one usually used in conjuction with a matching fork.

Martin

And for their next trick, they will turn that holy water into wine.

Martin

Thanks Trev, unfortunately I don't seem to be having much luck with either spelling in tracking down any of his work, or indeed much info other than a reference to his will.

Martin

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I have this Hanoverian Pattern spoon dated to 1715. To me the makers mark seems like a pretty good match to Grimwade 1985 which is noted as the mark of John Mathew.

I am struggling to find anything on the net or in any of my other resources that mentions John Mathew. Has anybody seen any work ...

A possibility for the maker could be James Hewitt.

Martin

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I bought this marrow scoop some time ago, its a bit late for me, but I was intrigued by its size so decided to go for it.

It measures a a not inconsiderable 33cms, I must admit I have never come across a marrow scoop as long as this, but that doesn't necessarily mean its uncommon. I was ...

It would be interesting to see an image of the join between the stem and bowl.

Martin

I was sorry to hear of the passing of Michael Baggott earlier this week, he had been ill for some time following a heart attack last October.

He was well known in the UK for his knowledge and enthusiasm for British silver, particularly early spoons and was seen regularly on television antiques ...

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Is it possible to replace the original images so we can all see the cup?

Martin

I don't play the game myself but I believe in contract bridge you use a board like the one in the image along with a set of pegs.

Martin

I think they are Bridge or Cribbage pegs.

Martin

Unfortunately I have no further information on a possible candidate for maker but I have acquired another spoon with the previous date letter (1763/4) as shown in the images below.

Martin

Interesting item Peter, thanks for sharing.

Martin

Maybe Oberammergau, a municipality of Bavaria? Or a souvenir of the Passion Play held there at the beginning of every decade.

Martin

Good to know Colin, however I think I will continue to use the trusted finger and thumb method.

Martin

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Possibly candle wick snuffers (without the trimming function)?

Martin

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Although the mark is a bit rubbed, I would say the maker is William Neale of Chester with a 1900 date letter.

Martin

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I was looking at some options for the maker of this 1764 tablespoon, marked T*T. The mark is not shown in Grimwade, on Phil's site he has noted it seen on a spoon also dated 1764.

So is this a mark for a so far unidentified maker, or perhaps more likely an unrecorded mark of a known maker ...

Also bear in mind where the person using the scoop would hold it, particularly when holding the end with the shorter scoop. Looking at the placement of the marks, is their hand more likely to come into contact with the more worn marks and not the makers mark?

Martin

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I thought I would share this as I can't find any other reference on the forum of this partnership.

This 1777 bright cut tablespoon has the mark of William Eley I & George Pierrepont* see Grimwade 3111 (*also seen referred to as Pierrepoint).
It appears this partnership lasted no more than a ...