Help with UK hallmark

Hello

I’m stuck on the hallmark on this silver ladle as it doesn’t have a town mark, please help.

 

I think it is most likely Sheffield 1824.

 

a clear ( and cleaned ) photo of the stamp would be nice as there are 13 SP listed

.... if it is SP ???

 

London, 1816, Solomon Hougham - here's a full set of marks on a larger piece:

http://ancientpoint.com/inf/51820-solomon_hougham_english_sterling_serving_spoon___1816_london.html






*edit* More clear image from another large spoon:




~Cheryl

 

Thank you everybody. Is there some rule about town assay marks not being required that I don’t know about?

 

It was fairly common for lighter weight spoons, usually London - its purpose was to discourage patching the marks into larger pieces in attempts to dodge the full duty...

~Cheryl

 

learn sum-thin new here everyday !!!!!!

is that like the creeps who pull 50 cent price stickers off a glass at the 2nd hand store......and try sticking on a radio or other larger value item??