sheffield, 1894, stirlingsilver 0925 maker mark S.B.L??

lemonie17 · Post by **lemonie17** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 6:02 am

could anyone tell me who the maker of this item is please?
A, ew to this, and not too sure if i'm doing things right! under the hallmark there is also what looks like a key? and an upright lion?

Post by **2209patrick** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:38 pm

Your item was made in Holland and exported to England. The F in a circle is the British import mark and it was assayed at Sheffield. The key & lion symbol is a Dutch mark that indicates the piece was made for export. Sorry, I don't know who the Dutch manufacturer, SBL, is.

Waylander · Post by **Waylander** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 12:40 am

Don't quote me on this, but I seem to remember that SBL appears a lot on wares imported in England - suspect it is the initials of the importer (sponsor).

Waylander