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Hello. Apologies in advance if this is the wrong form. I have this vintage spoon ring and I’m trying to research the pattern/maker. Anyone have any insights?

To be honest, I have no clue when it was made. I think it was my grandparent’s, so I would guess sometime from the 60’s-90’s, but it could be older it could have been their parents or something. I think it may be silver? On the bottom of the box there’s a big black square in the top left corner someone wrote “XB”, I’m not sure if that’s from someone in my family or from the factory or something, I have no clue. Also, the top forks and spoons seem to have some sort of rust or tarnish in them, but the rest of them are fine.

I am very excited to be the new caretaker for this set! I got some bonus pieces, too!

Attached a picture I found this spoon in an old ziplock in my partners 1950 house while we were cleaning and renovating, we both fight over it and it’s the only one of anyone has and idea what it is or if I can buy more it’d be appreciated!!

I have recently bought this pair of what I believe are bonbon dishes. I believe they may be Samuel Wood and 18th Century. They weigh 400g together and although they appear identical, one of them is 10g heavier than the other.

Can somebody please help me identify the year and maker and also give me an idea on what the are worth, please?

Please see pictures. I am trying to narrow down the specifics of this piece but am having a bit of trouble.

I've added the best pics I can of the marks through a loup.

Best i can tell its the following:

Top to bottom:

English sterling mark (lion facing left)

Some kind of head, jaguar or gorilla?

Script A

Right facing male bust

Indicernable letters

Thank you for any help given!

Please reply with any hallmark information or other details you may notice. Valuation experts welcome.

Would love to know any and all information you could give me regarding this gold spoon. I know the marks indicate where it's from and I know that it's pretty old but that is where my knowledge begins and ends..help??