Glasgow - GLN Maker, 1743-1752

[bstaunto]

Hi team,

Picked up this little beauty today. It was listed as John Glen, probably due to the attribution in Turner's book, but it seem like a funny mark for Glen if he is already using IG at other points. Has anyone else seen this mark? Or have any other Glasgow makers as options for the period?

There is also a funny little engraving on the base between the marks...any thoughts??

Thanks in advance,
Ben

[silvermakersmarks]

The Edinburgh Incorporation of Goldsmiths also attributes this mark to John Glen but notes that it is much rarer than his more usually seen IG and JG marks.

Phil

[silvermakersmarks]

A correction: this mark is attributed to James (not John) Glen. I really should concentrate more.....

Phil

[AG2012]

Hi,
In regard of the engraving,too many George II silver items were engraved by Victorians.
The sellers and auctioneers reluctantly, if ever,admit the fact.
Regards

[dartsil]

A wee snippet from The Birmingham Post dated 1954, showing The Queen Mother was presented with a couple of pieces by James Glen.