Silver Napkin Ring With Turquoise Decoration

I looked at the marks of this. I assumed it was Gorham. Anchor Lion Passant and a capitol A. But to the left of those marks is LC&S. Any ideas?

 

Not Gorham (which would have a G and not an A.) Looks like English sterling from a Birmingham maker.

 

Ok thanks...then it dates to 1925.

 

Hi,
A nice Scottish napkin ring. Not turquoise but marble or agates from Scotland
greg

 

Yes, 1925, but I haven't been able to find a Birmingham-registered maker L C & S. Tried 3 sites without results.

 

The red stone is rhodonite,but the piece is in sad shape due to a botched attempt of repair

 

The only other reference to a silversmith “LC&S” I found was in this Worthpoint entry:

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/quality-antique-scottish-silver-agate-sword-pin

Note that the item shown there also has a Scottish theme, and while the title suggests a date of 1870, the text indicates: DATE/MARKS : Around 1910/20. Stamped 'Silver', maker's marks LC&S.

 

Bakersgma, they don't know either!

Holly, I might just scrap it. It is in sad shape.

 

Hi,
Please do not scrap it. Weigh it and sell it to me.
greg

 

Instead of LC&S, I think the mark reads "J.C&S" for Joseph Cook & Son of Birmingham. The leg of what looks like an L is really the period after the J. According to the following silver marks site, this mark for the Joseph Cook & Son company was registered in 1889. Their mark has been found on "Book mark, button hook, hat pin, **napkin ring**, spoon, vesta."

About the 13th mark down:
http://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Makers/Birmingham-JC-JG.html#JC

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291250590515?clk_rvr_id=1212235122724&rmvSB=true

One of their napkin rings for the Scottish market:
http://www.steppeshillfarmantiques....ellow-cairngorm-stone-scottish-thistles/69711

--- Susan

 

Thank you Susan!