Hello all
I recently came into possession of a rather lovely Masonic jewel with a Birmingham hallmark for 1868 and a makers mark of J.S in a rectangle. My best guess is it was make by John Stone of Exeter but, apparently, he only registered this mark until his death which was in 1867. I didn’t know if the mark could have been held over on old stock?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Arthur
This cannot be John Stone as his is an Exeter mark which would not be recognised by Birmingham Assay Office. Unfortunately there is no comprehensive reference for Birmingham makers’ marks, only partial selections. This J.S mark has not been publicly identified.
Phil
John Smith (jeweller, medal, locket and pendant maker, Tenby Street, Birmingham)?
Arthur, upload whole item photo, please.
Smith’s mark is different (J.S in an oval) and, although I don’t have a registration date for him, my only sighting is for 1900; he additionally registered the mark at Chester Assay Office in 1907. I don’t think that a picture of the whole jewel will enlighten us any farther.
Picture of a whole item is always useful for me.
Joseph Sharp, John Shaw, John Sheldon (Coventry), John Sherwood, James Shaw, Jesse Sargeant, Jeremiah Scudamore, James Spratt?
Idle speculation does no good at all - only the Birmingham Assay Office will be able to identify this maker.
I am aware of this jewel but it doesn’t give a maker so no help but thank you👍
