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Only 3 hallmarks including a duty mark ?

Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 12:42 pm
by ian 81
Hi: Ony 3 hallmarks with a duty mark seems to go against convention. The manufacturers mark closely resembles London manufacturers Francis Butty & Nich Dumee (18th century) a square stamp with letters in each quadrant. The duty, date & lion passat seem most similar to that from London 1810-1811 but no leopards head. Anyone? Not sure if pic's were attached, I tried my best. Thanks !!

Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:24 pm
by Granmaa
What is this object?

Miles

Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 2:23 pm
by ian 81
Hi Miles: It is a teaspoon. Was not able to include my pic's of it. Not sure why. Thanks Ian

Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 5:38 pm
by Granmaa
Hi Ian,

It's usual for teaspoons of this period to have such hallmarks. From the pictures you sent me I can see that it is 1810, but I can't make out the makers' mark.

Miles