JS&S stands for John Sherwood and Sons, a company based in Birmingham between 1858 and 1913. This version of the mark was used between 1865 and 1913 and the mark next to it represents a beaver which was also used as a trade mark by this company. The esteemed English firm of John Sherwood and Sons registered their first silver mark (JS&S within a shield) at the Birmingham Assay Office in 1858. By 1869 John Sherwood and Sons of Birmingham (represented in London by their agents Hall and Russel at 185 Upper Thames Street) were advertising as “manufacturers of silver and electroplated goods of every description”. At this point William and George Sherwood were registered as directors however by 1879 the partnership had dissolved with William taking over the running of the business still trading as John Sherwood and Sons.

Under William’s leadership the company expanded into their new premises at Regent Works, Regent Street, Birmingham with showrooms at 31 Ely Place, Holborn.Wilfred Sherwood took over from William as director in 1899 joined by George Sherwood in 1901. Both Wilfred and George left the business in 1909 and whilst items with the J S & S silver-mark are recorded until c1913.

No records of John Sherwood & Sons continuing in silver manufacturing are found after WW1.

NZ national postage included.