Chester makers mark?

[ricric]

Trying to find maker JB. Chester hallmark 1798. Many thanks

[dognose]

Hi, Could be James Barton of Liverpool (Jacksons page 401), regards Trev.

[ricric]

Thanks Trev, I am new to silver collecting and the Jacksons book I don't know! Do you have the full title and would it be worth my while buying it?Cheers Denise

[dognose]

Hi Denise, Jacksons Silver and Gold Marks of England, Scotland and Ireland edited by Ian Pickford is a must have and well worth investing in, there are other good reference books on more specific towns and makers but this is the best to start with, good luck with the future you have chosen a great hobby, regards Trev.

[ricric]

Hi Trev, Thank you for all your help, will get on to Amazon now to see if I can find it. Cheers Denise

[dognose]

Hi Denise, Another couple of books you should look out for are Arthur Grimwade's London Goldsmiths 1697-1837 Their Marks and Lives, out of print I believe and hard to find but an invaluable book if you can track one down and Ian Pickford's Silver Flatware, another excellent book, also if your interest extends to Scottish silver Richard Turner's Directory of Scottish Provincial Silversmiths and their Marks will also prove invaluable. regards Trev.

[ricric]

Hi Trev, Just checked in again and would like to thank you for the advice. Have got the pocket edition of Jacksons Hallmarks now but cannot find the maker FB London assay mark for 1880 any ideas?Thanks Denise

[nigel le sueur]

Denise

The only FB for about that time is a Frederick Brasted, l have only a bit of info for him that is he entered his first mark alone on the 24th June 1862 and a furthur four up unto his death in 1888, what articles he made l have no idea

Regards

Nigel

[dognose]

I agree with Nigel, he is listed as a plate worker in John Fallon's Marks of London Goldsmiths and Silversmiths 1837-1914, the date would make a good fit.
The full edition of Jacksons is far more comprehensive and would be a wise investment. regards Trev.

[ricric]

Thanks Trev & Nigel, It looks like I will have to purchase the full edition of Jacksons. The item is a childs/baby hairbrush superb condition and workmanship. I really appreciate your help as a novice I certainly need it. Cheers Denise