John Bridge teaspoons ?

colin5861 · Post by **colin5861** » Fri May 04, 2007 8:14 am

I have recently aquired 6 teaspoons each bearing the following hallmarks
lion passant date letter e (1820) and duty stamp. They are old english pattern and in fine condition. The makers mark puzzles me tho because it is I.B - could this be John Bridge I am not aware if he did flatware

nigel le sueur · Post by **nigel le sueur** » Fri May 04, 2007 10:43 am

Colin

Can you describe or photograph the makers mark ? there are a few l B around at the time and a description would narrow it down a lot,John Bridge did register a mark on the 13th November 1823 but it does appear that it was not used as he entered another one on the 25th November 1823, this one is with a crown on top so very easy to recognise.

Regards

Nigel

Post by **Granmaa** » Fri May 04, 2007 12:07 pm

Hi Colin,

Here is one of my earliest posts about an IB maker on a spoon; John Blake is mentioned which is a name I'd suggest for yours.

Miles

http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... ght=bourne

Post by **admin** » Fri May 04, 2007 12:24 pm

1820 rules out the Blakes. John Blake was already deceased and his son John William Blake did not enter an individual mark until 1823. JWB had previously been partnering with his mom, Sarah and they had a 4 initial mark.

London Makers' Marks

Regards, Tom

Post by **dognose** » Fri May 04, 2007 1:13 pm

Hi,
I think this one will definately need a photograph as there are at least a dozen candidates,
Regards Trev.

colin5861 · Post by **colin5861** » Sat May 05, 2007 7:33 am

Thanks all - I am trying to get a photo (miles has kindly given me some advice) and will post asap

colin5861 · Post by **colin5861** » Sun May 13, 2007 6:31 am

Hi, that was a steep learning curve, thanks for the help. I have finally got readable photos. I realise that this topic now doesnt qualify for photshy but did not want to confuse things. Any idea who I pellet B is ?

nigel le sueur · Post by **nigel le sueur** » Sun May 13, 2007 12:52 pm

Well must admit it does looks like John Bridges mark, if this is correct then this mark can be dated between 13th November and the 25th November, making it a very rare mark.
l look forward to any other comments, my Grimwades is packed away ready for moving, however l have recently seen this mark ascribed to Bridges in 1820.

Nigel

colin5861 · Post by **colin5861** » Sun May 13, 2007 1:45 pm

Thanks Nigel, I have also seen the mark ascribed to Bridges in 1820 but not for flatware - that is what puzzles me - did he do flatware

regards Colin

ps to Admin sorry the photo was too large I am still very much a tyro with the software

nigel le sueur · Post by **nigel le sueur** » Mon May 14, 2007 10:12 am

Colin

l am afraid every ref book l have has been packed ready for the move so l cannot tell you if he made flatware, l am sure there is someone here who would know.

Nigel

Post by **dognose** » Mon May 14, 2007 12:23 pm

Hi,
I think the most likely candidate for the maker of these spoons is John Baddeley (Grimwade 1167) who entered his mark on the 8th. October 1818, the marks of others including Joseph Biggs and John Booth seem a little too small, my second choice would be that of James Barratt (Grimwade 1159).
Regards Trev.

colin5861 · Post by **colin5861** » Tue May 15, 2007 5:57 am

Thanks all

It appears that I need a copy of Grimwade - maybe as a wedding anniversary present !

Colin