As per the title, I saw a lovely silver-topped panel-cut glass dressing table jar yesterday and could not resist it, especially when it is nearly 190 years old and they only wanted 50p!
The maker/sponsor mark is partially worn and it isn't easy to work out who it may belong to. It was assayed in London, in 1836. I went through all the London maker's marks at Phil's site yesterday afternoon and had a few that may have matched the marks on the jar top. I am still doubtful if any of those are right, one being I (pellet) D over A (pellet) D for John and Archibald Douglas, who was known for jar lids, but I am probably wrong, I normally am lol
I am not 100% sure what the top letters are, but the bottom two look like A (pellet) D or maybe a P/R.
I appreciate any help in identifying the maker/sponsor and thank you in advance.
Trying to ID maker/sponsor mark for jar top, hallmarked for London 1836
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Re: Trying to ID maker/sponsor mark for jar top, hallmarked for London 1836
It's fine - don't forget that there would have been quite a few sets of punches produced so we must expect minor differences from one hallmark to another for the same date. Not to mention getting on for 200 years of wear.
I did look at the maker's mark when this was first posted but I couldn't make anything of it so didn't respond.
Phil
I did look at the maker's mark when this was first posted but I couldn't make anything of it so didn't respond.
Phil
Re: Trying to ID maker/sponsor mark for jar top, hallmarked for London 1836
Thanks, Phil for confirming the date marks are OK. I knew this would be a tough ask on the maker mark, but thank you both for looking at my post and your comments, it is much appreciated.
Re: Trying to ID maker/sponsor mark for jar top, hallmarked for London 1836
Thanks Phil for the clarification.
I am sometimes a little too suspicious.
Amena
I am sometimes a little too suspicious.
Amena