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chrisc unregistered	posted 04-29-2002 11:42 AM I have an old piece (footed serving plate - about 13in diameter) with four marks on the back. They look like a 4-sided cross, a standing lion with raised paw (but the tail is not right for the English silver hallmark), an elaborate capital letter D and a lower case letter d. The center of the plate is elaborately etched with leaves and flowers and the border is applied grape clusters with vines and leaves. Can anyone help me identify the maker and maybe the metal content? Thanks! IP: Logged
Brent Posts: 1507 Registered: May 99	posted 04-30-2002 10:04 AM The marks and the design immediately make me think "English silverplate". English platers used marks much like yours, and the grape motif is a traditional English style. I will see if I can't locate your mark in a reference book. I hope this helps! Brent IP: Logged
Stephen Posts: 625 Registered: Jan 2003	posted 02-15-2003 11:28 AM How old is it? Is it silverplate? [This message has been edited by Stephen (edited 04-27-2003).] IP: Logged
wev Moderator Posts: 4121 Registered: Apr 99	posted 02-15-2003 12:58 PM Are you sure that's a D and not a gothic L? An Ld for Limited is common on English plated goods. IP: Logged

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