Can anyone give me some information for the marks ?

[gzwilliam]

Can anyone give me some information for the marks of a set of 104 pieces cutlery with Oak storage cabinet?





the marks is on all spoons and forks like these:




and all spoons and forks has marks like this:


On one knife, trademarks " HARRISON BROS & HOWSON CUTLERS TO HIS MAJESTY" "ALPHA RUSTLESS",

On all Table Knives, trademarks "EVANS & MATTHEWS BIRMINGHAM" , "ALPHA RUSTLESS",

It seems this set is made in England. but can't find what those hallmarks are?

[2209patrick]

Hello.
Those are British silverplate marks.
Not sure, but I think Evans and Mathews was a retailer.

Check here for Harrison Brothers and Howson:
http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_H.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Pat.

[gzwilliam]

Thanks a lot for your help.

[kozy845]

I love that cabinet!

[Traintime]

The mark CROISDALE over LEEDS has also been found on Alpha Rustless knife blades, as well as used on Cut Throat razors.

[Traintime]

A blade forum giving history of Croisdale (& partners) of Leeds fashioned as cutlers and silverplaters among other listed trades: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/com ... s.1256431/