Help with ID on Spoon Makers Mark, etc!

handtsmom · Post by **handtsmom** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:53 pm

This large serving spoon belonged to my grandmother who was originally from Glasgow. I am perplexed by these marks. Appears to be a crown over BP in a shield and then some indestinguishable marks ending in &S (all gothic) These is also a C. I originally thought it was a crown over EP, but once I took the pictures I'm even more confused. Any help with identification would be greatly appreciated!

Post by **2209patrick** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:00 pm

Hello.

Those are British silverplate marks.
BP stands for "British Plate" and refers to a nickel silver alloy first used by William Hutton in the late 19th century.
Seldom see the BP mark after the first quater of the 20th century.

Sorry, don't recognize the makers mark.

Pat.

versilbertes · Post by **versilbertes** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:31 pm

I agree with pat, but keep in mind, that after 1897 the crown was banned by an act of parliament, to avoid the confusion with solid silver.

Have a good time, Christian