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Please help me identify these marks

Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:40 pm
by K&M
I have a set of beautiful fish knives and forks. They have wonderful designs etched in to the silver and mother of pearl handles. Each piece is marked with:

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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:24 pm
by 2209patrick
Difficult set of marks to read. The letters are actually HB&H.
One of many silverplate marks used by Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield, England.
I believe they used this set of marks from 1897 through the 1st quarter of the 20th century.

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Pat.

Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:38 pm
by K&M
Thank you sooooo much. I was having trouble making out the letters and you have really helped. Thank You!!!

Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:17 pm
by 2209patrick
You're welcome.
I forgot we had a picture of the mark. Check here:

http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate002.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Pat.