Silver · a closer look
London 1895 hallmark mark: T.B
Mark details
- Period
- Undated
- Wording
- T.B
- Appearance
- shield
- Place
- London
Dating cue
Captioned hallmark examples: London 1895; London 1891.
Notes
Attributed to Thomas Bradbury & Sons, The firm was established in Sheffield as cutlers in 1736. In mid 18th century it traded under the style of Matthew Fenton & Co. Later they became silversmiths and Sheffield platers and registered their mark at the opening of the Sheffield Assay Office. In 1795 the business was sold to Thomas Watson who was joined by Thomas Bradbury (I). The firm became Thomas Bradbury & Son (1831), Thomas Bradbury & Sons (1855), Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd (1905). Goodwill and dies acquired by Atkin Brother in 1943.
Other London 1895 hallmark marks