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Provincial dessert spoon, JL/JT?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 4:35 pm
by jmaps23
Hi all , i have this old English pattern dessert spoon , only has a single makers mark which i think is JL or possibly JT. if anyone has an idea on the maker would be much appreciated. Thanks James
Re: Provincial dessert spoon, JL/JT?
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2016 6:16 pm
by WesternPA
Looks more like a JS.
Re: Provincial dessert spoon, JL/JT?
Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2016 11:13 am
by WesternPA
It actually looks a great deal like one of the marks used by Jacob Schaffer of Washington, PA - I can post an example of that mark if helpful.
Re: Provincial dessert spoon, JL/JT?
Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2016 12:25 pm
by dognose
Hi WesternPA,
Yes, it would great to see a copy of that mark.
Trev.
Re: Provincial dessert spoon, JL/JT?
Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2016 11:31 am
by WesternPA
Actually, I think I may have solved this one - this mark looks like a match for one shown for James Smith (fl. circa 1780 - d. 1828) of Aberdeen (see figure 6 on page 81 of "The Goldsmiths of Aberdeen, by I. E. James).
Re: Provincial dessert spoon, JL/JT?
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:16 pm
by jmaps23
Hi Western , apologies for not replying sooner, i have been away for a few days, first chance i've had. thanks for the information, i'm always much happier when i can put a name to a mark. I will try and find myself a copy of that book. Thanks again James