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There is a number R9404318 on the reverse of the handel, to the left of the hallmarks. What does this mean?

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

Are you sure it's not RN404318?

A photo would help.

See: http://www.925-1000.com/registry.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Trev.

Hi Trev

Thanks. The 2nd character is not too clear, but I think it is a "9". However, from the link you gave I see that the registered number was used only after 1884, whilst I believe that the date letter gives me 1839.

I've taken two pics, but don't know how to attach to this!

Al

Hi Al,

This should help: How to Add Images

http://www.tinypic.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; is recommended.

Your question highlights the importance of good images as John Round & Son were not established until 1847.

Trev.

Hi Trev

I've now opened an account with PhotoBucket (which is where tinypic.com took me). I've posted the two images; hope you can access them.

[img]s1178.photobucket.com/home/Alwalsal13/index[/img]

Al

These are the links for the photos:
http://s1178.photobucket.com/albums/x36 ... llmark.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://s1178.photobucket.com/albums/x36 ... ySpoon.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It is definitely John Round, Sheffield, date 1911 (date letter t)

The other photo appears to be Rd404318 which is a registration number, date design registered 1900 - 1909

HTH

TKs. I didn't pick up on the date letter - I saw it as the 1839 letter.

Al