Soup ladle marks

[juantotree]

Hi

I know this is a bit of a longshot due to these marks being worn and compressed, but does anybody think they can identify the maker and possibly the date letter?

Many Thanks
Martin

[Sasropakis]

The date letter could be "T" for 1774. The visible parts, especially the "tail" would fit in the character. Not sure about the maker's mark. Is it W+something (for example WF for William Fearn) or upside down BM?

[juantotree]

Thanks for the reply, I think 1774 is probably a good shout. As for the maker,I am leaning towards either WE or WF but I could be wrong.

Martin

[silvermakersmarks]

I think WB or WH look more likely. No standout candidates for these initials but William Barrett I, smallworker, entered 9/3/1771 and with a long career through to at least 1793, is a good possibility.

Phil

[juantotree]

Thanks for the observations Phil, I have attached another image of the mark but am not sure if it is any more useful.

Martin