Help required on Maker's Mark and Old English text.

clarefos · Post by **clarefos** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:55 am

Can anyone help me with the Maker's Mark and reading the Old Englishm Script on this Masonic Breast Jewel. Thanks.

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Post by **dognose** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:37 am

Hi,

I read that as TFWB.
Can you get a clearer photo of the makers mark or describe it?

Trev.

clarefos · Post by **clarefos** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:56 am

Here is my best shot at the amaker's mark. My initial guess was that it was J I, until I turned it around. I now think that it is F B.

Post by **dognose** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:07 pm

Hi,

I managed to find a picture on how your piece would have been worn - note the medal on the lower right hand side.

Trev.

Post by **admin** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:28 pm

Nice find Trev.
I read the marks as London 1848, maker -F.F, I believe this would make Frederick Freethy, goldsmith, the likeliest candidate for maker.
Regards, Tom