Topic: Silver top Hyacinth vase, hallmark Birmingham 1905, so i presume Stourbridge??

[Anne]

Another suggestion = WH Sparrow:
WHS into a six sides polygon (W H Sparrow [ B ]) 20th c./1st half
Source: http://www.silvercollection.it/Englishsilvermarks3WTRE.html

Another couple of examples of the WHS mark here:
http://www.bryandouglas.co.uk/silverware/sugar_casters/3241/3241b.htm
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330211617129

[David E]

Thanks Frank,
Sue, ive just tried 25 or more shots, i dont think my cameras up to the job
But , this one may be a bit better
Andy

Andy, if you rely on direct flash for lighting you will always have problems. Try holding it in daylight (weather is grim ATM, though) and angling it slightly to get the best light/shadow for the crevices.

[Andy]

Thanks Everyone for your help on this piece :clap:
Im sure its WHS as in the Sugar sifter picture from Anne,
http://www.bryandouglas.co.uk/silverware/sugar_casters/3241/3241b.htm
so probably WH Sparrow, 1905 and good practice for my photography, David, heres
some taken in this mornings sunshine
Andy

[Sue C]

I think Anne is right, William Henry Sparrow.
http://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Makers/Birmingham-W.html

[David E]

Yes agreed. Thanks for finding that page Sue, most useful.

[Patricia]

Thanks Anne, Thanks Sue.

You both made not one but two people happy!

Patricia

[Heidimin]

the hyacinth vase is lovely too!  :mrgreen: