I enclose the pictures of my great grandfather’s walking stick. The handle is silver but the marks are unusual because the order of the three symbols (Birmingham) is “incorrect”. In the span of time 1773 — 1899 the order of the marks had to be: lion passant, anchor and date letter. Instead on my walking stick the order is: anchor (it lies on the right side, it does not standing up), date letter (gothic “y” — 1898) and lion passant. Two years later (1900) the order of the three marks was officially changed: anchor, lion passant and date letter. Perhaps, the marks on my walking stick could be a “transition arrangement” between the two centuries, what do you think about it? Finally, I cannot find the Birmingham Maker's Mark “J.H” anywhere. Could anyone be so kind to help me?
Thanks
Amedeo
Ps.: the walking stick has been purchased in Great Britain, where my great grandfather went, once a year, to contact his clients.


