english hallmarks or?? silver bowls

Hallo,
i am the first time here,
please help me i have got 6 old silver bowls from my father, but i dont know if it is silver or plated ca you help me
many thanks
Uwe

I want to say you the marks are S.A.M The Name “fine” the letter y and a face of a Lion i think
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