London made spoons: GJ over DF

verity · Post by **verity** » Sat Aug 20, 2005 3:56 pm

I have 2 spoons in a lovely fitted case. The marks indicate they were made in London in 1906 (but the lower case "L" really looks more like a number one?). The maker's mark is a shield with the letters G J and D F (or maybe "P" but I don't think so). Does anyone know who the maker was?

Also, can someone point me to a site where I can find out the purpose of these spoons. They are identical, 7.5 inches long and resemble what I think of as "sugar shells." I thought I was fairly good at google searches but haven't had any luck on the whole topic of what certain shapes of flatware mean or why they were designed in particular shapes.

TIA,
Verity

Waylander · Post by **Waylander** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 12:48 am

Your makers are George Jackson and David Fullerton, operating at the end of the 19th century and the early 20th century. They made a wide range, including particularly good flatware.

As for the purpose, we would need to see a photo.

Waylander