Mark on Kings Pattern Silver Spoon

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  1. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    Hi, this serving spoon is about 8 1/2 inches long. The only mark is a stamped makers mark that looks like 2 tools crossed with a B or an R underneath. Does anyone recognize the mark? I've looked through the Bs and Rs in Kovels American Silver Marks, and on the US section of the 925 website.

    Also, any thoughts as to metal content? I did a scratch test with 18K acid and got the milky white result that indicates sterling, but I know this result can also come from heavily plated items.

    Thanks! kings1.JPG

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    drg642, Apr 20, 2016
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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Plated. Your test only got the surface.
     
    Bakersgma, Apr 20, 2016
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  3. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    Thanks Bakers. Can you tell me how you know, or is it something you just know from experience.
     
    drg642, Apr 21, 2016
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  4. DragonflyWink

    DragonflyWink Well-Known Member

    Krider & Biddle, Philadelphia, circa 1860s, have seen in their 'Kings' in sterling but lacking a quality mark, yours is likely coin...

    ~Cheryl
     
    DragonflyWink, Apr 21, 2016
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  5. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Good job! I didn't see that top letter as a K!
     
    Bakersgma, Apr 21, 2016
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  6. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    You guys are the best! Thanks so much Cheryl and Bakers.
     
    drg642, Apr 21, 2016
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