Hi team,
Just wondering if anyone had a maker for these sugar tongs? The are hallmarked for Sheffield, 1800. The maker's mark is W&Co.
Also, out of interest, is there a reference book that has been published on Sheffield Silver?
Cheers,
Ben
W&Co Maker - circa 1800
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Re: W&Co Maker - circa 1800
The only book covering Sheffield exclusively of which I am aware is "The Sheffield Assay Office Register" by B.W.Watson, published by Wm Townsend & Sons, Sheffield, 1911. This has pretty good coverage - although obviously not beyond 1911. Unfortunately it doesn't show your W&Co mark.
Phil
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Re: W&Co Maker - circa 1800
Thanks Phil. I'll try and get a copy online.
Feel free to use the mark for your website if you like...it is a great resource I'm very thankful for!
Ben
Feel free to use the mark for your website if you like...it is a great resource I'm very thankful for!
Ben
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Re: W&Co Maker - circa 1800
Thanks, Ben.
Phil
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Re: W&Co Maker - circa 1800
Got this back from the Sheffield Assay Office:
This is the mark of William Wild & Co who registered with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 23rd December 1784. The mark registered normally has two W.W & Co but often you see it as W&Co as with your example. The company were based on Trinity Street, Sheffield.
They were super helpful!
This is the mark of William Wild & Co who registered with the Sheffield Assay Office on the 23rd December 1784. The mark registered normally has two W.W & Co but often you see it as W&Co as with your example. The company were based on Trinity Street, Sheffield.
They were super helpful!
Re: W&Co Maker - circa 1800
Hi Ben,
Thanks for updating the topic with this information, it's very much appreciated.
Trev.
Thanks for updating the topic with this information, it's very much appreciated.
Trev.