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FredZ Posts: 1070 Registered: Jun 99	posted 07-08-2005 10:14 AM My reference library is sparse on English marks and I am hoping someone in the group can help me match a maker to the mark on this mote skimmer I have just acquired. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The initials are R pellet H. Fred IP: Logged
Scotia Posts: 125 Registered: Oct 2003	posted 07-08-2005 10:33 AM Hi there, I would think the mark is that of Robert Hennell I, perhaps 1760-1780? IP: Logged
TBC Posts: 134 Registered: Jan 2005	posted 07-08-2005 12:33 PM Hi FredZ. I'm puzzled. The outline of the Lion Passant would indicate to me that the piece dates from 1740 - 1756. I cannot, however, tie an R.H to that period. Robert Hennell the 2nd's mark looks very like yours (but that's from c 1833); Robert Hennell the 1st's mark does not have the dot between the letters and even so would date to c 1775. Someone with more experience and knowledge than I might be able to assist you more. Best Regards, TomC IP: Logged
doc Posts: 730 Registered: Jul 2003	posted 07-09-2005 12:07 PM I would agree with Tom about this not being the mark of Robert Hennell I. Robt. Hennell I's mark has a distinct oval lozenge. I have, however, seen Hennell's mark with the dot in between the letters. IP: Logged
FredZ Posts: 1070 Registered: Jun 99	posted 07-11-2005 10:36 AM I appreciate everyones observations and hope to be able to solve the mystery of the maker. It is a charming spoon that looks well with the rest of my collection. When I taught I had a student make a mote spoon with southwest design piercings in the bowl as a gift to her sister... Her sister still uses it. One of the joys of flatware is knowing that it seldom goes out of style and it's utility is still the same over the years. Fred IP: Logged
Silver Lyon Posts: 363 Registered: Oct 2004	posted 07-11-2005 12:39 PM According to 'London Goldsmiths 1697-1837' by Arthur Grimwade, the most likely candidate for your maker is one Richard Hussey (mark 2328). The maker's mark has a pellet; he is a smallworker, which is fine; I have recorded the mark often of little teaspoons; the date as between 1739-40 and 1755-56 is also appropriate. IP: Logged
FredZ Posts: 1070 Registered: Jun 99	posted 07-14-2005 01:11 PM It is wonderful to have access to so many knowledgable people and the varied oppinions of many others. Lyon, I will search our local University library to see if they have a copy of Grimwade. I appreciate your imput into attribution of maker. I am thrilled to own this small treasure. Thanks to all, Fred IP: Logged

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