Maker and Mark BreakdownW B S: This specific configuration stands for Ward Brothers, Birmingham, who distributed or supplied the piece, or it is a variant stamp for William Suckling & Sons (often marked as W.S&S or W.B.S depending on the division).Symbol Stamps: The shield shapes next to the letters contain pseudo-hallmarks (like the crown or ship motifs) typically used by English manufacturers to mimic official sterling silver hallmarks. However, the absence of an official city assay office mark or standard purity stamp (like the walking lion passant) confirms it is electroplated base metal (EPNS / silver plate).631: This is the design, catalog, or pattern number used by the factory during production. Please note I haven’t polished it as I don’t want to ruin the silver plate!
