William Adams Birmingham

[MrsReillers]

Hi there, my aunt owns a tea set with hallmarks on the base of each item. Can anyone assist me in deciphering them. Thanks in advance

 

[MWS]

There was a similar query a couple of years ago, which may help...

William Adams Silver Birmingham

Hello from the USA. Thank you for allowing me to join this forum. I have acquired two silver trays. I am trying to trace the year of manufacture, history, value and material makeup of these pieces. I believe they were made by William Adams by the hallmark. (see pictures below) according to what...

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And there's a little bit about him here (halfway down)...

How to read silverplate marks

The step by step guide to trace English / British silverplate. How to identify and read the marks on English electroplated silver. Suggestions for deciphering the marks in The What is? Silver Dictionary of www.silvercollection.it

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[Richard Dye]

Hi there, my aunt owns a tea set with hallmarks on the base of each item. Can anyone assist me in deciphering them. Thanks in advance

Welcome to the Forum MrsReillers, enjoy!

 

[Eric Gibson]

I have a Jackson's Hallmarks book, on a quick look thorough I can see only the second from the left of those marks which appears to be London 1842-3. Busy now but I'll have a closer look later.

 

[pjmburns]

Those marks are shown on this site and suggests the firm was not founded until 1865

English electroplate silver: marks and hallmarks of British silver plate: Aa-Az

2000 images of trade marks of British silver plate and electroplate silver manufacturers and retailers. The illustrated guide of maker's from Aa to Az: Barnett Henry Abrahams, Josiah Adams & Sons, WILLIAM ADAMS INC., ADIE BROTHERS LTD, C.J. Adie & Nephew, AINSWORTH, TAYLOR & CO, WILLIAM...

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