How old is this spoon? JFC & Co.

[Bramblefind]

How old is this spoon? JFC & Co.

I found this today at an old fallen down house - has initials "H.A.D." and I tried to match them to the property but haven't had any luck yet. Also haven't had much luck yet tracking down the maker name. Any ideas on how old it is?

Thanks

 

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[Breezie]

Re: How old is this spoon? JFC & Co.

Bramble, I just got back into town last night from MD the beach for an 'after' Hurricane Irene hunt. The grand kids will be here all day, but I will try to find your Maker's Mark on your spoon later this evening. In the meantime, will you look at my ring to see if you recognize the MM on it? Here's the link:

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,421853.0.html

Thanks,
Breezie

 

[Breezie]

Re: How old is this spoon? JFC & Co.

Bramble, have you checked all of these:
http://www.replacements.com/silver/manu/j.htm

Breezie

 

[Bramblefind]

Re: How old is this spoon? JFC & Co.

Thanks Breezie I'll check it out. I'm throwing out 1850 - 1920 as my guess for the age. I really don't have a good reason though Was hoping to be able to narrow that down some.

I think I need to research the "AL" because that might mean this is a silver plated aluminum? I found a couple other pieces marked with the "AL" on the net but not much info on that. I'm thinking it probably was a trend at a certain time period.

I'll take a look at your ring

 

[steelheadwill]

Re: How old is this spoon? JFC & Co.

Jeez, I can't find anything about JFC & co
Are you sure the 'AL' isn't 'A1' ? a common mark on plated flatware.
Good luck & HH,

 

[Bramblefind]

Re: How old is this spoon? JFC & Co.

Jeez, I can't find anything about JFC & co
Are you sure the 'AL' isn't 'A1' ? a common mark on plated flatware.
Good luck & HH,

Thanks for looking And for the tip on "A1" -that really could be it instead of "AL" I tried to get a clearer pic:

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: How old is this spoon? JFC & Co.

There was a company called J.E. Caldwell & Co who did produce spoons, etc. They were active in Philadelphia from 1848. Yes, I can see the E. looks more like an F.. Just saying..........