Featured Oxford University College Bookmark 1912?

Hello Everyone,

I have a Silver Bookmark with the Coat of Arms of Oxford University College.

I have done some researches and believe it's from 1912 made in Chester, England by JW Benson LTD.

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

 

Sure is a lot nicer than any bookmark I've ever used!

 

Sweet looking bookmark! Will look stunning without the tarnish.

 

Thank you! I just cleaned it up actually and it does look much nicer. Just wanted to make sure I had the correct cleaning method as to not ruin it or it's patina. Will post some new ones soon!

 

Can't wait to see it polished up

 

The 1912 assay mark on this site looks a little different from what's on the piece, but I have not seen a better match.

http://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Dates/Chester/Date Letters M.html

 

The maker's mark, however is more likely that of John William Barrett (the line above the Benson mark you mentioned.) http://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Makers/Chester-JT-JZ.html#JW

 

Thanks for your reply! Yes I matched that M as well with that Chester table. As for John William Barrett, I 've also found that name is a few places but it's kind of divided. I have seen several marks like mine identified as JW Benson so it's a bit confusing .

 

It's all clean now. Here are some pictures !

 

Looks wonderful!!!

 

Thanks Marie!