Old English Silver, Need Help with the Maker/Date/Location

[bigcaddy64]

I went out yesterday to an estate sale with the expectation of buying tools but ended up with some really neat silver. I ended up with about 5 pieces but this was the only one that gave me trouble.

The marks are in a bad spot so they aren't that clear and the maker mark has damage so the first letter is obscured.

It has a duty mark so it should be prior to 1850 and the closest date that matches mine is 1825 but the London stamp appears different to what I've seen.

Can anybody help clear this up?

So far it appears to be London 1825 and the maker could be TB or RB.

It item in question is probably a salt cellar and had a lid at one time. It only stands 2 1/2" tall

 

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[JimDon]

It is I.B which is James Barrett and I agree with 1825 date. Awesome find. Did you get a good deal on it

 

[bigcaddy64]

They were about 2.00 for each piece of silver

 

[luke_00]

Can you post a picture of just the hallmark
Thanks

 

[luke_00]

This piece is actually made in 1785 because of king George III facing the left. Also was made by Thomas Bamford II.
British Sterling - English Hallmarks, Irish Hallmarks & Scottish Hallmarks

 

[JimDon]

I stand corrected then.

 

[DeepseekerADS]

This piece is actually made in 1785 because of king George III facing the left.

Darned good catch! I see from the link you posted, and thanks for that link!

 

[luke_00]

It is I.B which is James Barrett and I agree with 1825 date. Awesome find. Did you get a good deal on it

I have made a terrible mistake. you were right i over looked the leopards head. It wore the crown till 1822 and the one showed above is not wearing a crown. Also you cant see the full head and looks like it is facing the left but it is not. I am sorry.

 

[bigcaddy64]

Here are some closer pics of the hallmarks.

 

[diggummup]

Many English silversmiths used nearly identical maker's marks during the 18th and early 19th century. That piece could have been made by made by John Bull, James Barratt, John Blades, John Brent or maybe one or two other registered silversmiths from London during King George IV's reign. The date of 1825 is correct.