Unfamiliar with Markings, looks British, but isn't. Help!

These markings were found on some simple 7" forks. Does anyone know the country of origin? Or if they are sterling for that matter? Many thanks for the replies!

 

My first thought with that bugle/trumpet was James Dixon & Sons; however, that H Ld. mark has me stumped. A query was posted on the 925-1000 silver forum about this same mark. I'm not sure if anyone had a definite answer. The poster thought it might be Wm. Hutton and Son that merged with Dixon in 1930??? Here's the query:
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1627

Here's a page with James Dixon & Sons marks. Need to scroll down a bit to see the bugle marks. BTW, this fork is silverplate. the #3 probably refers to plating. If it was sterling it would say so or have official British hallmarks.
http://www.silvercollection.it/ENGLADIXON.html

--- Susan

 

Susan, thank you so much for the reply! Glad I haven't been the only one stumped on this.

Yes, forgot to mention this is definitely plate. Interesting that it might be of British origin.

I just assumed it was some sort of continental mark I was unfamiliar with. Learn something new every day!

 

Found the answer. According to the following 925-1000 query on the same mark, it is the mark for James Dixon and the "H Ld." is for Harrod's the retailer.
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19750

--- Susan

 

Woohoo! You're a forum whiz. Thank you!

 

You're welcome, but believe me there are 2 to 4 others that frequent this forum that are real wizards silver-wise. I just happen to beat them to the gun. One of them may even know the pattern name.

BTW, welcome to the forums!!

--- Susan