Looking for some guidance please if somebody can recognise these markings. They are from a table spoon, presumed to be plated. Any assistance appreciated.
WILLIAM PAGE
WILLIAM PAGE & CO
WILLIAM PAGE & CO LTD
Birmingham
William Page was active in Birmingham from 1829 as Close Plating and German Silver maker (address: Belmont Rw / 74 Dale’s End / Lawley St. / Curzon St.) and as electroplater, established 1834, operated in Cattle’s Grove Nechell’s Green and Curzon Street, Birmingham.
In 1880 the business was active at Cranemore St, Cattle’s Grove and 55 Albion St, Birmingham. In 1936 William Page & Co became Ltd. The firm used the trade marks ARMOUR, ASRISTA, BOLIVIAN SILVER, ROMAN SILVER, ROUMANIAN SILVER, SILVERITE and TREVOR PLATE
In 1938 Wm Page was a supplier of spoons to the British Government, marking its production with the “broad arrow” symbol.
A William Page & Partners Ltd (late William Page 1834) was present in Sheffield.
… and just to confirm - this is definitely electroplated.
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Thank you - likely year of production ?
Thx.
First half of the 20th century seems likely to me. Electroplate is almost always undateable.