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silverhunter Posts: 704 |
posted 03-01-2008 07:17 PM
  
[26-1598] Since the beginning I'm collecting silver (mostly silvered objects). I bought a EP spoon made in the U.K. I've understood that the letters H B & H means Harrison Brothers and Howson and that they produced EP silvered objects between 1862 and 1925. I can't find information about the date letter, does anybody knows if the last letter A stands for the date letter and which year is this server spoon is made? Any information is most appreciated. I send a photo with the marks for indication. [ IP: Logged |
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PhilO Posts: 166 |
posted 03-02-2008 02:14 AM
No, A is not a date letter; it may be intended as an indication of quality like the "A1" which is often seen on electroplated items, but probably doesn't mean much. As far as I am aware only Elkingtons date-coded their electroplate. Phil IP: Logged |
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silverhunter Posts: 704 |
posted 03-02-2008 05:28 AM
Phil, Thank you so much for your interesting information, it's good to know that 99.9% of the English EP factories don't use date letters on their flatware. I only have a few spoons but I was curious about the date. Belgium use also A1 for indication of silver percentage used in their silverware. But I think you knew that already. Success with the hobby, IP: Logged |
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Kalikiss Posts: 12 |
posted 06-01-2008 12:14 PM
I believe that the A1 symbol relates to the approximate thickness of the plate. A1 would be light plate vs AAA which is triple plate. A alone is the same as A1 IP: Logged |
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silverhunter Posts: 704 |
posted 06-03-2008 04:20 PM
Thanks a lot Kalikiss for explaining, I've understood what you said and it was really helpful. IP: Logged |
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