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EPNS Mark Identification Prince of Wales Feather in Hand
Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 7:01 pm
by curiousgoods
I am totally stumped on this one! I just cannot come up with a company or country of origin on this old Wine cooler. Its size is approximately 7.5 inches tall by 4 inches in diameter. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank You, Johanna
Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 12:32 am
by Waylander
Your maker is:
"""Atkin Bros
Marks used:- H.A, HA
Trademark:- A hand grasping plumes
Henry Atkin set up as a spoon maker in 1841. He had three sons (Henry, Edward and Frank), who following his death took over the company. Atkin Brothers were a multi-product Sheffield company producing good quality items in silver and plate (the mark used on EPNS was HA EA FA), from 1853 to 1958. The firm had a retail outlet in London, where they also entered silver marks. The firm was acquired by C J Vander, in 1958.
Flatware bearing their maker’s mark is generally Sheffield marked, well made and in the traditional patterns.""""""
Waylander