London Dates 1776-1795



1776
1777
1778
1779
1780
1781
1782
1783

(29 May 1784 - 30 Nov 1784)


(1 Dec 1784 - 28 May 1785)

1784*
1785*
1786
1787
1788
1789
1790
1791
1792
1793
1794
1795

* = multiple images

Differentiating between 1789 "o" and 1809 "O": on large spoons & forks the hallmarks run horizontally for 1789 and vertically for 1809. For small spoons the vertical orientation was not introduced until 1810.

A duty drawback mark (Britannia standing) was used on exported wares for which the duty could be reclaimed from 1 Dec 1784 to 24 Jul 1785 (see 1784 & 1785 images for examples)