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Scottish provincial forks
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:50 am
by Silverside
I have two forks which I believe might be of Dundee origin. Any assistance would be welcome.
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh4 ... Forks1.jpg
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Many thanks.
Mike
Re: Scottish provincial forks
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:42 am
by dognose
Hi Mike,
Welcome to the Forum.
The maker of your forks was Edward Livingstone of Dundee. His working period was 1790-1824.
Trev.
Re: Scottish provincial forks
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:00 am
by Silverside
Thanks Trev. Do you have any explanation of the other marks?
Most grateful.
Mike.
Re: Scottish provincial forks
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:29 am
by dognose
The second mark would be a crude representation of a thistle, the third, a 'D', for Dundee, and the forth, a 'Topped Heart' a symbol used by some Dundee makers as an alternative to the 'Pot of Lillies'.
Trev.
Re: Scottish provincial forks
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:41 am
by Silverside
Many thanks Trev. Much obliged.
Mike.
