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What is the meaning of B P

Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 8:28 pm
by piper
I have encountered a mark on what is probably silver plate...WH & S B P
I am assuming that it is William Hutton and Sons....I wonder about the meaning of the BP. I'm new at this.

Re: What is the meaning of B P

Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 12:37 am
by Hose_dk
http://www.925-1000.com/silverglossary.html

scroll to Brittania Metal - thats most likel the meaning.

Re: What is the meaning of B P

Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:08 am
by dragonflywink
'British Plate', an 'Improved German Silver', Hutton was advertising it as early as the 1830s.

~Cheryl