Help with these unfamiliar hallmarks please

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Posted 5 years ago

Found this beauty in the garage thinking it was plate but now not so sure . The hallmarks are not familiar so need some worldly help please.

IVAN49, 5 years ago
James Deakin & Sons,Sheffield,UK,1871 - 1939.
Silverplate.
Collectables59, 5 years ago
Thank you IVAN49. That's a bit odd cus it tests for solid silver ????
fhrjr2, 5 years ago
It isn't unusual for silver plated to show silver with an acid test. The marks on this item are certainly for silver plate.
IVAN49, 5 years ago
Acid test is reliable only if the item is filed deep enough to reach base metal.Otherwise,silver plate will test positive,because acid reacts with superficial layer of silver, not with base metal underneath. This spoon is of good silverplate thickness,as indicated with letter A.
Collectables59, 5 years ago
Thanks everyone.
Collectables59, 5 years ago
Thanks IVAN49 and fhrjr2 for the info. Cheers to fortapache and Trey for the loves.

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