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Thanks, Qrt.S, for your helpful reply. Your reasoning on the dates makes good sense. I guess it's safe to assume for now the DA is David Andersen's own.

I'll check back in here in case someone else chips in.

Much appreciated!

Hello silver buffs, Can anyone shed light on the unusual version of the DA mark found on this beautiful serving fork and spoon set? I suspect it is from the early years, David Andersen's own mark, but I haven't found it shown elsewhere to confirm that. Thank you for your input! https://i.imgur.com/l...

Thank you, legrandmogol, for the very helpful investigation into this spoon. Spanish Colonial sounds promising! I will go a bit deeper into research around that tip.

Much appreciated!

This old sterling silver spoon bears just one mark, which I believe to be either an early Paris mark of discharge or a slightly later mark of discharge gratis. I am unsure about this, though, and wondering why there would only be the one mark? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Ginger https://i....

Thanks, Phil.

Ok, that makes sense. As to the original maker, I am partway through searching a large database of possible marks. If I figure it out, I'll post it here for reference. I do appreciate your help.

Trev, I found a photo of the trophy, which was called the Wrigley Trophy and won by Baby Reliance II in August 1912. The photo shows the silver Mercury (I feel sure it is the one I have) mounted to a bronze base with Neptune and the Wrigley title. Wonder where that is now?! Anyway, much thanks to yo...

Thanks, Trev and Phil...

Yes, I was wondering about the extra edge seen around the WC mark. I'll have to pore over other makers' marks to see if I can find a cartouche that matches.

Why do you think a mark would be overstruck in this manner?

Thanks very much!

Hi Trev, Wow, thank you! It seems you found a very pertinent and helpful bit of text. The description of the Mercury trophy certainly matches this piece. It is a shame that he was separated from his partner, Neptune....I wonder if there are any old archived photos of that trophy. I will be spending ...

Hi, I've done a lot of research to positively identify this piece; a large sterling silver tankard made in London. The date mark is a lowercase 'd' in a simple shield, which would suggest either 1779 or 1819; those marks are so similar, its hard to tell. The style of the "WC" initial mark ...

Hi folks, I've recently acquired this exquisite sterling silver figure - the god Mercury holding a speedboat. It is marked "sterling" along with what I believe is the earlier Reed and Barton hallmark. I am hoping to identify the date, and perhaps if anyone has ideas about what may have bee...

Thank you, Qrt.S, so much! I appreciate your quick and thorough response. So glad to know this!
Many thanks
Ginger

What a great forum! Thanks in advance for your collective expertise. I have a sterling beaker, hand-chased. Marked with the triple crown, date code U3 (1826) and two other marks.... Town mark is some kind of winged bird or creature. Maker initials are C.F.H. or G.F.H. Thank you so much! Ginger Sorry...