Sterling silver cup, struggling.

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  1. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    I have this small silver cup, possibly a christening cup inscribed "Jilly"

    Makers mark D&B, the city mark is wiped clean, sterling lion and the date letter E

    The nearest I can find is Docker & Burn ltd registered in 1925 Chester, but the nearest "E" for Chester is 1955 and I feel sure this cup is a lot older.

    Any suggestions welcome.

    The cup is very reflective under unnatural lighting and these pics are the best I can get.

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    daveydempsey, Sep 10, 2020
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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    I'm thinking yes to Docker & Burn, but assayed in Birmingham, 1929. I see serifs on the E and the Chester 1955 is definitely sans-serif.
     
    Bakersgma, Sep 10, 2020
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  3. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    That makes sense, it would mean an Anchor has been polished out.
    Thanks Bakers
     
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  4. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Yes.
     
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  5. Bdigger

    Bdigger Well-Known Member

    In picture # 6 the E is looking more like an F to me.
     
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  6. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    No its definitely an "E" here is a better pic taken by camera rather than phone.

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    daveydempsey, Sep 11, 2020
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