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English Silver Makers

Steven J Rose Silver MakerOne of the most highly structured hallmarking systems in the world is that of the United Kingdom, (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland), and Ireland. These five nations have, historically, provided a wealth of information about a piece through their series of applied punches. It should be noted that since 2015 visually identical UK Hallmarks are being struck in India and Italy by sub-offices of Birmingham & Sheffield Assay Offices respectively:

English silver makers have used their own marks for centuries. These can consist of their initials or unique mark. They are shown with the Lion Passant for Sterling, Date letter and City Mark also known as the Assay Mark.  The image above shows the hallmark for an English silver maker alongsides the Lion Passant for Sterling, Leopards Head for London and the date letter “u” for 1955.

 

 

A Victorian silver cigarette box by William Comyns
English Silver Makers / London Silver Makers / Silver Makers Marks

William Comyns

William Comyns Silver Maker Marks and Information. William Comyns, silversmith, was apprenticed from 1849 to 1856 with George J. Richards of Clerkenwell.

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Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer: an Elizabeth II commemorative silver jewel box
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Mappin & Webb

Information and pictorial gallery of the silver maker Mappin & Webb including hallmarks and makers mark

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Pair of Henry Matthews Silver Mounted Scent Bottles
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Henry Matthews Silver Maker Hallmark

Henry Matthews Silver Maker Hallmark  

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William Aitken Silver Maker Hallmark

  William Aitken Silver Maker Hallmark  

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William Adams Silver Tea Service
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William Adams silver maker Hallmark

William Adams silver maker Hallmark

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Stephen-J-Rose silver matchbox cover
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Stephen J Rose Silver Maker Hallmark

  Stephen J Rose Silver Maker  

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