Would these be the marks of Richard Ferris?

[rat-tail]

Hi
Think these are Exeter and presume they're the marks for Richard Ferris. Date letter is unreadable unfortunately - could be the f of 1791. Why the letter series went r f t I am not sure. The rather naive bright cut is remarkably similar to that on a pair of tongs I have, possibly the same engraver. I assume the other rubbed mark is the three castles of Exeter. They're a little battered and bruised.

Many thanks Frank



Sorry the hallmark pics came in upside down

[dognose]

Hi Frank,

Yes, Richard Ferris. See: http://www.925-1000.com/dlExeter2.html#M

Why the letter series went r f t I am not sure.

The 'f' is in fact an Old English 's'.

Trev.