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 Intriguing and baffling style and makers marks!
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yesterdays Posts: 8 |
posted 05-07-2002 03:15 PM
  
The attached photos show these sugar tongs that have me obssesed with their origins.I feel they are American Pseudo-Hallmarks,maybe for the Pennsylvania Dutch. Some think they are Dutch from the 1800's;while still others sugest French Napoleonic.I have spent the last three months positively spellbound with this peice, but cannot rest till I have a positive I.D.Can anyone there please help. Thank you. ------------------ Chuck  IP: Logged |
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wev Moderator Posts: 4121 |
posted 05-07-2002 11:17 PM
Well, I'm intrigued, but get no image from the link. IP: Logged |
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Brent Posts: 1507 |
posted 05-08-2002 09:39 AM
Your marks are almost certainly those of an English silverplate firm. They appear to read "A ? & Co." {Crown}{Eagle}. The crown often appears on English silverplate, it being the old town mark for Sheffield where many of the silverplaters were located. The "& Co." is also a giveaway, as you will only find "& Co." in an English speaking country. Although I am afraid I can't identify the actual manufacturer, I am 99% certain your tongs are English silverplate, probably mid to late 1800's. Brent IP: Logged |
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yesterdays Posts: 8 |
posted 05-08-2002 01:46 PM
quote: Pleaselook again as Scott posted the image for me.Thank you and your ideas are most welcome. Chuck IP: Logged |
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June Martin Forum Master Posts: 1326 |
posted 05-11-2002 01:29 PM
Couldn't find the mark in Wyler's Book of Sheffield Plate. IP: Logged |
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Trefid Posts: 96 |
posted 05-21-2002 10:21 PM
Although I couldn't find your mark, I'd guess that the town of origin for your plated tongs is Birmingham, since I've found several similar-style marks from there in Turner, particularly the sideways shield with a device in it. One mark, that of Alfred Browett, even contained a crown in the same position as yours. IP: Logged |
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