Posted 6 years ago
Daniel523
(4 items)
Could use help with maker and dating. I thought it was 1863 “h” but does not seem to correspond to Benjamin Smith II. Clearly, I am going down the wrong path.
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The lion passant means sterling. The crowned leopards head means London.
The lower case ‘b’ is for 1897 or 1817.
Check here : https://www.925-1000.com/dlc_london.html
The SS SS Mark is a maker’s mark.
Ok it is a “b”. I see that now (actually, the photo was much clearer than my eyesight). That makes more sense. 1817, I believe that would correspond to the “BS” for Benjamin Smith II. Unless I am misinterpreting the makers mark.
http://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Makers/London-BR-BZ.html#BS
Benjamin Smith II & III.
Well done vetraio50! Does the date mark align and how desirable are the works of this father son team?
The 1817 is totally correct. Love the marks but what does the piece look like ???
Way to go Kevin!!! You nailed this one! I don't even know what the heck the piece is! Lol
It is a lovely candlestick....very heavy too! I am new to the forum. How do I include a photo in my reply?
Well done Kevin....
Daniel you might make a new post completely. You can then add four photos of the piece from different angles.