Trying to determine a date for this hallmarked silver boxed Single Ring set.

[HDSledge]

I acquired this sterling silver boxed single ring set a year or so ago. I believe the hallmarks represent the silversmith Henry Mathews, Birmingham England. Not sure about the date hallmark also the Z hallmark is a mystery. 1905 is a little shield with a lower case f so does a small shield with lower case m on this case designate 1912? The top of the baseplate is stamped with the Gillette diamond/Known the World Over. Serial number on the outside tube is E154920. Can anyone provide more info on dates or hallmarks?

 

[Jim]

I think I remember the anchor is a london mark..its been a long time tho.
Congratulations on a nice set.


Edit.. found this link.

How to read Hallmarks on British Silver

An easy to follow guide on reading British Silver Hallmarks by I.Franks - London's specialists in antique and 20th century silver. Established 1954.

www.ifranks.com

 

[BigJ]

LOVELY!!

Wish I could help with the ID.

 

[mr-razor]

sorry, I can´t help, but it looks great!

 

[Northstonehill]

Beautiful!!!!!!

 

[romsitsa]

Hello, M should be 1907 or 1927. While 1907 matches the Gillette script it doesn't really match the high serial and diamond emblem.
1927 is in theory too far away from the closing down of Leicester, but it's a custom case, so could have been made even today.
Z is most likely the mark of the silversmith who actually made the case.

London Date Letters

silvermakersmarks.co.uk

 

[romsitsa]

Hello, M should be 1907 or 1927. While 1907 matches the Gillette script it doesn't really match the high serial and diamond emblem.
1927 is in theory too far away from the closing down of Leicester, but it's a custom case, so could have been made even today.
Z is most likely the mark of the silversmith who actually made the case.

London Date Letters

silvermakersmarks.co.uk

Sorry, got confused, in Birmingham "m" stood for 1911, this sounds more period correct, imho.

 

[HDSledge]

Ah, yes that clears it up nicely. I think I will gently remove the padded lining in the top of the case and work out the small dents with a soft cloth wrapped around a spoon. Thankfully none are creased. The one in the front under the latch looks more difficult to remedy so I will probably leave it alone.