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John Nicholson makers mark?

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 8:21 pm
by jmaps23
Hi , i have this small toddy ladle with some interesting marks, the makers mark appears to be of John Nicholson of cork but its also stamped with Edinburgh marks. Can anyone suggest a different maker or if Nicholson had a history of silver in Scotland. Appreciate any info , thanks James

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Re: John Nicholson makers mark?

Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2017 8:30 am
by bstaunto
Hi James,
This would probably be a Scottish silversmith, I see silvermakersmarks has it as unidentified Edinburgh.

I don't think there is any evidence of John Nicholson heading over that way.

Cheers,
Ben

Re: John Nicholson makers mark?

Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:28 pm
by jmaps23
Hi Ben,

Thanks for the reply , I do agree this is most likely an Edinburgh maker, on closer inspection this differs from Nicholson mark and the date letter would place this after or around his death. Hopefully i can put a name to the mark eventually. Thanks again for your replay . Regards James