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Silver947 of 3209Derby Silver Loving Cup Can anyone interpret the silver mark or pattern on this tea strainer?
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    Posted 7 years ago

    Hamish
    (62 items)

    Hi All

    Well this is something I purchased for very little recently. The set looks virtually unused and the solid wooden box is in perfect condition, with the original key in a small envelope taped to the inside. My problem is identifying the marks, which initially I thought would be relatively easy, but it turns out it is more tricky than I had anticipated.

    So, each fork has the small mark shown in the pictures. What that is supposed to be I have no idea, seemed rather dolphin like. The other line of marks are on each blade of the knives. Again, struggling to glean anything from that. It is a very nice set of vintage cutlery (although date I have no idea, maybe 40s or 50s at a guess due to the bone handles) but I just don't know what I have. Hopefully someone can shed some light on what all the marks mean.

    Thanks All
    Hamish

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    1. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      I think it is a 'lamp' mark .... Aladdin's lamp.
    2. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      Englisj Silverplate.

      R&B = Roberts and Belk.

      Roberts & Belk Ltd mark Roberts & Belk Ltd hallmark entered in Sheffield (date not found) and Chester (July 1, 1935)

      Last mark here:
      http://www.silvercollection.it/ENGLAROBERTS&BELK.html
    3. Hamish Hamish, 7 years ago
      Thats fabulous, thank you very much. I would never have found that out myself. I really appreciate it.

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