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StaceyMarie Posts: 9 Registered: Aug 2009	posted 08-05-2009 01:09 AM [26-1891] Hello all. I'm new to this forum so I'm hoping you can help me out. I bought a small box of sterling flatware at an auction a couple days ago and it has a 1950's Tiffany spoon, and a Towle spoon, but there are two ladles with pictorial hallmarks. Based on my research there ladles are sterling George III ladles from London made by Thomas Willis and they were made in 1794. So, how far off am I on my assessment? Please correct any errors I made and I would also like to know if you think I got a good deal on these? I'm not looking for an appraisal or an auction estimate, just new to sterling collecting and wondering if the flatware was worth the deal. Also, does anyone know who Thomas Wallis is and how collectible is work truly is? ------------------ Stacey IP: Logged
agphile Posts: 798 Registered: Apr 2008	posted 08-05-2009 09:01 AM Yes. Thomas Wallis II, London 1794 - a prolific flatware maker. Apprenticed to Thomas Wallis I in 1771,working with his own mark from 1778-1810 then in partnership with Jonathan Hayne from 1810-1821,died 1836. This pattern is known as "Old English" and is absolutely typical of the period. It might be collected by those who want to gather examples of particular styles and periods or those who want to have decent pieces of old silver they can use. I find this simple pattern particularly appealing in ladles. These pieces do not have the additional cachet of rarity or a celebrity maker. However, it looks to me as if you made a good purchase. [This message has been edited by agphile (edited 08-05-2009).] IP: Logged
StaceyMarie Posts: 9 Registered: Aug 2009	posted 08-05-2009 09:09 PM I am grateful for the reply. I'm happy to get such a lucky find! Thx, ------------------ Stacey IP: Logged

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