Makers Mark Identification
I have a sterling carving set and I'm trying to identify the maker and pattern. Google and Co-pilot each give me answers that do not match up with my mark or pattern. Does anyone happen to recognize the marks or pattern? The suggestions were Wallace or Whiting but neither seem correct. Thanks for any help!
Thank you!
5 comments
jrkirk
·10 months agoThere are hundreds of marks, hundreds of companies, so it is not about being knowledgeable, but having the resources available to look it up.
*smedley*
·10 months agoyup... same with any collectible... the more you learn, the more you realize how much more there is to learn...
jrkirk
·10 months agoThe mark is from the Watson Co., which was bought by Wallace Silversmiths some time in the early 1900's. The pattern is Rochambeau, and dates to 1919. The only thing sterling on the set is a extremely thin layer on each of the hollow, plaster filled handles which some dealers break down in order to recover the silver.
everythinglolawants
OP10 months agoThank you so much!!
beehiveking
·10 months agoHi,
That person "Kirk" is very knowledgeable.
The only thing I found was a little difference in the company history.
The company seemed to be a big producer of silverware.