Unusual hallmarks on teapot

[ibrusz]

Dear all!

I had this teapot and creamer in my possession for over 2 years now, I got it at an estate sale in the US. The hallmark seems to be a George III (1786 - 1821) silver hallmark, however the date marks and markers marks are rubbed away on both pieces, due to wear.

The other thing, which makes me curious, is the order of the hallmarks - it should be Lion, Leopard, Date, then Duty at the end, for this period. However, on both the pot and the creamer, I have the Leopard and the George III duty mark right next to each other.

Please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks in advance!

[oel]

Perhaps Chinese Export Marks. See: https://www.925-1000.com/chinex_04.html#M
Are both the same marks on teapot and creamer ?

Peter.

[ibrusz]

Yes, they're the same.. The weird thing is, that even the wear looks the same on my other 18th century pieces, such as the face of then lion, and the head of George III. The size & shape of the hallmarks matches my other silver pieces

Perhaps Chinese Export Marks. See: https://www.925-1000.com/chinex_04.html#M
Are both the same marks on teapot and creamer ?

Peter.

[ibrusz]

The Chinese export marks look similar to the genuine British hallmarks, but these 2 look the same. If it wasn't for the incorrect order, I wouldn't even have doubts.

[silvermakersmarks]

You can't make any judgments based on the order of hallmarks - there were no rules.