Another Mercy Ashworth mark

[mk209]

I’ve seen the pellet mark and almost joined MA but is this one a registered known mark? It’s an OE teaspoon and I would be interested in a rough date.







Many thanks, Matt

[dognose]

Hi Matt,

Yes, it is known. That mark was registered with the Newcastle office on the 28th July 1792. Her last submissions for assay occurred on the 1st May 1801.

Trev.

[silvermakersmarks]

For the period of Mercy Ashworth's working life that form of the duty mark was in use from 1792 to 1797.

Phil

[mk209]

Thankyou both Trev and Phil! I wish I had reference material here but maybe at some point I can get some books posted to Finland.