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miphi4tbg Posts: 28 Registered: May 2005	posted 06-22-2005 09:38 AM Hello - I can't find this maker in my reference books: I know the marks are very worn, but I'm hoping some one on this forum will be able to help. The spoon is 8 1/4" long. Thanks! -Miphi4tbg IP: Logged
Silver Lyon Posts: 363 Registered: Oct 2004	posted 06-22-2005 10:48 AM Your ENGLISH made spoon was created by ROGER SYMONS of PLYMOUTH, who first registered his mark in Exeter in1758 and worked until c.1775. Exater was his nearest Assay Office and to keep within the law he had to have his work assayed and marked as sterling. Plymouth at this point was the main port for the Royal Navy in south-west England and thus had many silversmiths of varying levels of prosperity (including many Jewish ones)- RBS was nearer the top than the bottom of this hierachy, with a shop of his own. Hope this helps Reading from left to right the marks read: maker's mark, leopard's head crowned (on side), lion passant, Exeter city mark (on side), date letter (obscured ? by repair?) IP: Logged
miphi4tbg Posts: 28 Registered: May 2005	posted 06-22-2005 11:16 AM I'm delighted to learn about Mr. Symons! Do I get a follow-up question or two ? Obviously the RBS mark is his initials, and the lion is clear, but what are the other marks? And where did you find this info? I found nothing in Wyler, but would love to know another reference book to put on my wish list. Thanks very much! Oops- you were editing while I was writing; thanks for the marks info. IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11573 Registered: Apr 93	posted 06-22-2005 11:25 AM There are many references that are so much better than Wyler. Take a look at the list in the Silver Library or Books: questions, mentions and reviews. IP: Logged
miphi4tbg Posts: 28 Registered: May 2005	posted 06-22-2005 01:11 PM Thanks to you both for helpful information. I'm so glad I found the Silver Salon Forums! IP: Logged

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