Identification guide
Silver makers marks
Among silver makers marks, a retailer name engraved elsewhere on the piece can differ from the sponsor who submitted it for hallmarking.
Initials inside a registered punch
British sponsor marks often contain initials in a shaped surround. Two firms can share initials while using different shields, dots or letter arrangements. In American silver, a spelled-out company name can appear beside STERLING.
What to check next
Copy all initials, punctuation and the punch outline. Identify the assay office before comparing a British sponsor registration. A retailer name engraved elsewhere on the piece can differ from the sponsor who submitted it for hallmarking.
Related marks
253 marks
From 1921
Wilcox Silver Plate
Half-circle design introduced in 1921, registered 1923; INTERNATIONAL S. CO. distinguishes the parent-company phase.
1934
August Wellner & Sons
The three utensil-bearing figures form the 80th-anniversary design of 1934.
Undated
Reed & Barton
Written company name and STERLING replace the three-device trademark arrangement; the separate number is not part of the name.
From 1886
E. G. Webster & Son
Plain serif E G W and S replace the curled Gothic lettering; EPNS can accompany examples of this family.
Undated
Forbes Silver Co. / Meriden Britannia / International Silver
QUADRUPLE sits outside the circular company device; no U.S.A. appears in this illustrated die.
From 1893
Carl M. Cohr
Small CMC initial punch below the separate 830 standard mark on the brooch reverse.
From 1929
Wm. A. Rogers / later Oneida
R emblems flank ROGERS, while the explicit Oneida company name separates this successor stamp from earlier versions.
1878–1976
Licensed Wm. Rogers eagle-and-star line; Simpson, Hall, Miller and later International Silver
Eagle precedes the plain WM ROGERS name and a five-pointed star follows it; no SON or MFG CO.
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From 1969
Bell Trading Post / Sunbell Corporation
Small bell is surrounded by short straight rays; STERLING appears separately underneath. No signpost.
Undated
Paul Revere Jr. workshop; also Sr.
Initial P precedes surname; inherited punch shared with Paul Revere Sr.
From 1862
Meriden Britannia; later International Silver
Elongated outlined cartouche includes 1847 and WARRANTED.
Undated
Benedict Manufacturing Company
Bee flanked by B letters inside a diamond, accompanied by the Period Plate line name.
1844–1862
Christofle
Unboxed oval with CC, bee and balance; compare the later oval enclosed in a square.
Undated
Topázio
The CASQUINHA legend distinguishes the plated range; the letter is not assigned a calendar year.
Undated
International Silver Company
Full International Sterling name with the named Lord Saybrook pattern and P 664 model.
c. 1876–1888
David-Andersen
Full early name and old city name distinguish it from later D-A and NORWAY layouts.
Undated
Poole Silver Company
Single straight block-letter name-and-standard line; 440 is a product number, not assigned a year.
Barker Brothers Silver LtdMaker name
Undated
Barker Brothers Silver Ltd
Seen on objects dated 1931–1974.
silver
Paradise Street, Birmingham; subsequently Constitution Hill, Birmingham
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