Is that an S? 8? &?

[Bitzkoi]

Purchased this lovely little box and not sure if it is solid silver or silver plate. I've gone through the site and could not locate these marks. I would greatly appreciate any help.

[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

That is a mark used by Roberts, Smith & Co. of Sheffield on plated wares:





Nice item.

Trev.

[Bitzkoi]

Thank you! So I was correct to see an S and a &. Thank you for your time and help.