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Hello all. I have a small spoon (3 7/8") that is marked with the lion passant hallmark, and what I believe is the date letter for 1896 and a duty mark, although I have read that the use of a duty mark was abolished in 1890, so I could very well be off about the date letter. It looks to be marked with a stacked pair of 'W's. If anyone could help with my date letter/duty mark conundrum, or the maker's mark, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much.

Edit - I think it is a spoon by William Eley & William Fearn. There is just the slightest impression of second letters beside the 'W's. Any idea on the date?

Hi,

That would be 1818.

Trev.

Thank you Trev. This forum is the best of it's kind because of contributors like yourself.