Frank Smith Lion and S Mark
Frank Smith Lion and S Mark is an American sterling silver hallmark, identified by the mark A lion paired with a capital S, sometimes on a crescent or in a circle, with STERLING or 925/1000 FINE.
| Maker | Frank Smith |
|---|---|
| Mark | Frank Smith Lion and S Mark |
| Identifying Characteristics | A lion paired with a capital S, sometimes on a crescent or in a circle, with STERLING or 925/1000 FINE |
| Region | American |
| Type | Maker's mark |
What does the “A lion paired with a capital S, sometimes on a crescent or in a circle, with STERLING or 925/1000 FINE” mark mean?
Frank W. Smith Silver Co. of Gardner, Massachusetts, used a small lion paired with a capital S. Auction catalogs describe it as a lion on a crescent with an S, or an S with a rampant lion in a circle, usually alongside STERLING or 925/1000 FINE. Frank W. Smith trained under his uncle William Durgin and opened his own shop in 1886. The firm made fine flatware and hollowware, with Arthur J. Stone as an early designer, and passed through several owners before its run ended in 1958.
What is Frank Smith sterling silver worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Frank Smith sterling silver at auction from our gallery at 5263 Edina Industrial Blvd, Edina, Minnesota. Value depends on the individual piece and its condition. Send photographs of the mark and the piece for a free auction estimate, or call (612) 280-1377. Formal written appraisals are billed hourly from $150, with most reports delivered within two weeks.