Regarding Leslie Gray's inquiry. John Sherwood & Sons were Birmingham platers active during the second half of the 19th century.
Fred.

J S & S was probably James Savory & Sons and is E.P. A Law was passed in 1894, that made illegal the use of marks that looked like the Sheffield marks that resembled the Crown or the lion or any other government Hallmarks and was considered in the same way as counterfeiting
Hymie Dinerstein.

inquiry by Leslie Gray: the mark shown was used by John Sherwood & Sons, Birmingham 1858-1896. Maybe the animal, which slightly resembles a beaver, might have suggested to you a Canadian connection
Dorothea

Regarding Joan Barrington's inquiry.
A check of the base of the bowl might reveal the maker who had John Grinsell & Sons of Birmingham supply the plated pieces in the last two decades of the 19th century.
Regards,
Fred.

JG &S is probably Joseph Gloster of Birmingham and this is silver plate
Hymie Dinerstein.

reply to Joan: The markings sound like it could be Joseph Gilbert - Birmingham? Not sure,I would have to see the markings
Maja

Regarding Joseph Rodgers & Sons Ltd inquiry from Alfonso Samayoa. The star and cross continued in use after Joseph's sons joined the firm in 1871 up to about 1900.
The '2900' would be a catalogue reference number for the various components of the tea or coffee set.
Hymie Dinerstein

reply to Alfonso - Joseph Rodgers & Sons
This tea set is EPNS, probably hotelware. The marking and pattern suggests it was made between 1840 and 1940.
The background on JR&S is as follows:
Starting life in 1724 (although other sources suggest 1682), Joseph Rodgers & Sons are one of the longest established cutlery companies in Sheffield.
They were granted the Royal warrant in 1821 by George IV, this accolade continuing through the reign of Queen Victoria and they proudly display their "by appointment" on knife blades. They produced a large amount of silver and plated flatware, but are particularly well known for the fine quality of their knives and carving sets.
Joseph Rodgers & Sons were taken over in 1975, but their name and trademarks are still used.
Maja

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