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pickkabooo · Post by **pickkabooo** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 9:46 pm

here's what I've got a set un utensils that was handed down to us...I can't figure out how old it is... the fork and knife both have the letter J and the spoon has an I... can you give me more details on this silver utensils...
greatly appreciated.
since I can't figure out how to put on pic on here... i'll describe the logos
the letter J, anchor,lion,head, maker mark.

pickkabooo · Post by **pickkabooo** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 10:00 pm

the head is called : sovereign

larkfield · Post by **larkfield** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 2:39 am

Have a look under British hallmarks on this site under Birmingham. Is it the 1857, 1858 set of marks.
The head, if it is the sovereigns head, would be the duty mark if it is British sterling silver

pickkabooo · Post by **pickkabooo** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:56 am

great thank you...