William Adams

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William Adams

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Hi
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Is WA, William Adams a Birmingham silversmith ?
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Re: William Adams

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Hi
I don't own the piece but I'm thinking of buying it.
I just need to confirm the WA mark is William Adams.
Thanks
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Re: William Adams

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I'm afraid things are just not that easy. Just to put things in perspective, during the period 1890-1920 alone, there were over 4,500 makers registered with the Birmingham Assay Office, who entered over 15,000 marks during that period. Any set of marks beginning with the letter 'W' being amongst the most commonest.

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Re: William Adams

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Hi Trev
Thanks for your reply.
I've made an offer on the piece and if I get it I'll put up pics.
Again many thanks
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Re: William Adams

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Hi
Can you see the marks and help me identify them please.
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Re: William Adams

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Hi,
If that`s W dot A in an oval I opt for William Aitken. Birmingham1905.
Search and compare; the dot is in the middle between two letters. On condition the first letter is really W. Cannot tell for sure; marks are too small.
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Re: William Adams

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Re: William Adams

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Thank you very much AG2012 for your helpful reply.
It looks like you have pretty much nailed this one.
I will post a better image next week just to be sure.
Again many thanks.
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Re: William Adams

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Hi
Hope this pic is clearer.
Is the date letter for 1905.
Many thanks in advance.
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Re: William Adams

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Yes, that is 1905
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Re: William Adams

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Many thanks to everyone for all your help.
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