Colonial Pseudo Marks?

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notalot
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Colonial Pseudo Marks?

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Hi,

I posted this in the mystery objects forum but have had no luck there. I am interested to know more about the marks and the use of the spoon.

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I am drawing a blank everywhere I look for the S&L maker> Can anyone help?

Also, does anyone know the use of the spoon as it has a tiny lip on it - as the spoon is only 5cm long I cannot fathom what it would be required for other than salt.

Thanks.
dognose
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Re: Colonial Pseudo Marks?

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Hi Notalot,

If I were to hazard a guess as to the origin of the maker's maker, I would say Canadian.

Trev.
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Re: Colonial Pseudo Marks?

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I think you are right Trev. Probably Savage and Lyman, Montreal 1851 - 1867. (see Langdon's Guide to marks on early Canadian Silver). John
notalot
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Re: Colonial Pseudo Marks?

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Brilliant, thanks you both for the information.

Must get a copy by the sounds of it!
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Re: Colonial Pseudo Marks?

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Some details of the firm of Savage & Lyman can be found here: Henry Birks & Sons of Canada

and: http://www.925-1000.com/canadiansilver_02.html

Trev.
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