Pattern registration marks ie. RD 265922

Is there a facility for obtaining information relating to registered pattern numbers from Silver & Plated items?

I have what I would describe as a sugar spoon with "Rd 265922" on its shaft

 

The design was registered in 1895, based on the number. Posting pictures of the both the front and back of the whole spoon would probably help find it,.

 

Images posted above.. How do you work it out or find or find the information from that number.. is there a facility for doing this?

 

Okay, so we have an electroplated pattern. I am not in the UK, so I am not familiar with a way to use the number to find the pattern name (assuming there is one, which is often not the case,) But I do believe that some of our UK members may be able to find the maker from the number. So I am hoping one will be able to help you.

@Ownedbybear perhaps?

 

This site seems to be comprehensive. Registration numbers are further down.

http://virtual.parkland.edu/lstelle..._marks/ARCH GUIDE_ENGLISH REGISTRY MARKS.html

By the way, don’t assume that the year of registration corresponds with year of manufacture. The latter might be the same but could be several years later if the design was popular and remained in production.

 

I found one in this pattern on Worthpoint that also says it has MW&S EP which I'm wondering if could be Mark Willis & Son. Just a thought

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-silver-plated-pickle-fork-306098468


https://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_W3.html

 

On the end of the back of the spoon it looks like it says either BP or BF and NS.......

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It says EPNS, Aqui.

 

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Yes, I saw that.. my question was regarding any possibility of a facility or book for identifying these marks.. if there is such a book or facility for identifying the maker from these registration numbers I would be eternally grateful for the knowledge of such

 

When a design was registered it protected the design for 3 years. It could be used for quite a few years though, if the design was popular as MT says. It was not only used on silver and silver plated items but on china, jewellery etc; as long as the manufacturer registered the design.

 

Our patent office has been in the process of digitising these records for a good few years. I don't believe there is yet a free online resource for cross referencing all makers.

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk...research-guides/registered-designs-1839-1991/

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk.../#10-designs-registered-between-1884-and-1908