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Help identifying sterling marks

Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 1:14 pm
by Mom2ss
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My Father-in-law gave me these spoons. After some research, I believe the WE is William Eaton, London 1833 hallmark. The Griffin looks to be a stamp identifying the silver quality. I am unclear what Griffin represents the range of quality. Any help identifying the markings would be greatly appreciated. I am not looking to sell the silver, I am interested in knowing about the history of the pieces.
Thank you in advance,
Maggie

Re: Help identifying sterling marks

Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 1:41 pm
by dognose
Hi Maggie,

Welcome to the Forum.

Please embed your images.

Trev.

Re: Help identifying sterling marks

Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 2:04 pm
by Mom2ss
I didn't see where I could edit my post. Hope this works. Thanks Trev.
Maggie


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Re: Help identifying sterling marks

Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 3:23 pm
by AG2012
Hi,
William Eaton, London, 1835.
Regards

Re: Help identifying sterling marks

Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 3:27 pm
by AG2012
Lion passant is for sterling standard (.925 or 92.5% pure silver in the alloy).
Duty mark William IV profile.
Regards

Re: Help identifying sterling marks

Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 3:34 pm
by AG2012
The mark far right looking like damage is actually the identifying mark of the actual workman known as Journeyman, who made the piece and who was employed by the "maker" (sponsor) whose mark must appear by law and is registered at Goldsmiths Hall.