Featured Recognize this hallmark?

I have these early silver wick trimmers, but I don't recognize the mark and haven't found it anywhere. Anyone recognize it?

Thanks!

 

I think??? It may be the OSP (old sheffield plate) marks of Joseph Gibbs of Birmingham. He used a staffordshire knot. Also iT looks like "Gibbs" in one of those marks.

http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate__OSP3.html

--- Susan

 

I think you are right, thank you!

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/superb-georgian-ornate-candle-168521287

 

Nope, please scrape my previous reply. This is the mark of George Gibbs of Birmingham- "platers since 1808."
About the 6th down. Note he used 2 straffordshire knots and his last name.
http://www.silvercollection.it/electroplatesilverG.html

--- Susan

 

I was writing while you were posting. Note that WortHPoint listing is for George Gibvs, not Joseph Gibbs.

 

Hey, an old familiar face! How're you doing?

 

George Gibbs was a close-plater, a technique used from the late 18th century into the mid 19th, fading from use as electroplating became widespread. Thin silver foil was soldered to a steel base, usually found on items that would typically require steel's strength or ability to hold a keen edge, like knife blades, skewers, nutcracks, etc., and snuffers like yours...



~Cheryl