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odd shell dish w/ unfamiliar hallmarks

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 2:21 pm
by jazlan
I have come across this odd dish, with these hallmarks:

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The hallmarks, in case they aren't completely visible, look like 'MP' and 'A' (off to the side), 'WH' '&' 'S' '9' and a gothic 'P'. Any ideas? All help is greatly appreciated!
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Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 10:04 pm
by Waylander
Hi

From the photos, I would assume that your piece is Britannia Plate (per BP), made perhaps by William Hutton & Sons of Sheffield (major manufacturers), although I have not seem them use a straight WH & S mark before (and WH & S may be quite common initials).

Thanks

Waylander