Where can I find the key to Walker and Hall?
The key to Walker & Hall is available in the book, covered by copyright, “The key to date letters to be found on Walker & Hall Silver Plated Wares” compiled by P.A. Hulme (contact at www.wichwood.com). Covering the period from 1884-1959 these tables will enable you date your pieces accurately.
What is the last date on a walker and Hall silver plate?
Assuming they are correct, the first letter of the series (C) would correspond to 1931 (missing confirm) or 1932 (D) and the last letter would refer to 1952 (Z) Flag of type C (last period). Contour of type 1.
What is the trade mark of Walker and Hall?
The trade mark of Walker & Hall is a pennant (tapering flag commonly flown by ships at sea) containing the initials W & H. To follow the evolution of the shape of the flag in sterling silver hallmarks or in other dated documents is a useful reference for the approximate dating of silver plate marks. There are essentially three types of flags:
What kind of plates do Walker and Hall make?
Flag of type A (early period) and type B (medium period). Shield of type 2 (spoons) and type 3 (tea sets, bowls and hollowware). – letter “tau” seen on a plate with dedication dated 1903. Assuming that date letter “tau” refers to 1903, the series lasted from c. 1885 to c. 1908. The letters “sigma” and “omega” used uppercase characters.
The key to Walker & Hall is available in the book, covered by copyright, “The key to date letters to be found on Walker & Hall Silver Plated Wares” compiled by P.A. Hulme (contact at www.wichwood.com). Covering the period from 1884-1959 these tables will enable you date your pieces accurately.
Assuming they are correct, the first letter of the series (C) would correspond to 1931 (missing confirm) or 1932 (D) and the last letter would refer to 1952 (Z) Flag of type C (last period). Contour of type 1.
The trade mark of Walker & Hall is a pennant (tapering flag commonly flown by ships at sea) containing the initials W & H. To follow the evolution of the shape of the flag in sterling silver hallmarks or in other dated documents is a useful reference for the approximate dating of silver plate marks. There are essentially three types of flags:
Flag of type A (early period) and type B (medium period). Shield of type 2 (spoons) and type 3 (tea sets, bowls and hollowware). – letter “tau” seen on a plate with dedication dated 1903. Assuming that date letter “tau” refers to 1903, the series lasted from c. 1885 to c. 1908. The letters “sigma” and “omega” used uppercase characters.
