I recently purchased a couple of teaspoons in a Louis XV pattern, but the hallmarks have provided something of a mystery. Said marks are – from left to right – a crown, a right-facing lion passant, and the word “sterling.”
My research has thus far led me to conclude that I’m probably looking at North American pseudohallmarks, but I haven’t been able to confirm that… nor have I been able to uncover the specific maker, an approximate date of manufacture, or anything else.
Any information that anyone can provide would be much appreciated! Thank you in advance!
