British Cross

[Woton]

Hello,

I bought this Cross through Manion's a few months ago for a present for my wife.

It is a 44x39mm vaulted silver cross with a high quality enamel surface. Reverse has maker mark 'Spencer London' and silver hallmarks (anchor, Lion, K) Beneath this are the letters - R.S. The cross also came with a 31mm long silver bar mounted on 56mm needle pin (same markings as cross). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,

Ben

[Ed_Haynes]

Certainly nothing official, maybe Masonic, maybe just costume jewelery. But the important question: Does your wife like it?

[Guest Rick Research]

Anchor's the maker or city. Lion's the sterling... after that, it's the shape and shape of surround that will date the year letter-- find a match?

[JBFloyd]

Masonic. Knights Templar Cross.

[Guest Rick Research]

Ah, literally just like the ones we see over here. It'll be interesting to find out WHICH "K" date this is-- 1885? 1905? 1915? or 1945?

[Wood]

I would say that "Spencer London" is the retailer, as the Anchor motif is the mark for a Birmingham made/assayed item.

And yes, the shape of the cartouch as well as the style of the letter it contains will be needed to find the date.

Regards,

Pete

[Woton]

Thank you all for your reply's.

I have compared the 'k' to Rick's chart and it is definatly 1905-06.

The cross does look Masonic and yes my wife does like it very much!

Many thanks

Ben.