Mark variant 1
R.P in bold serif capitals with one period, centered inside one narrow rectangular cartouche.
Low confidence comparison reconstruction.
Maker's mark comparison reference
5. MAKER'S MARK maker's marks
Compare 1 source-linked mark variant recorded under 5. MAKER'S MARK. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.
- Source date statements
- The enforced use of the maker's mark was instituted in London in 1363. Its purpose was to prevent the forgery of leopard’s head marks upon silver of debased content by providing an indication of the party responsible for the piece. Originally, makers' marks were pictograms, but by the beginning of the 17th Century it had become common practice to use the maker's initials.
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