Francis Webb was registered as a Birmingham Silver Maker in 1887. This company was prolific as pencil case makers but his mark has also been found on cigarette holders and cheroots.
Below is an example of his maker’s mark and an engraved silver and amber propelling pencil hallmarked in Birmingham in 1897.
FW for Francis Webb Silver Makers Mark
This is a Victorian silver slide action propelling pencil c.1897. It is engraved and mounted with amber stone. and hallmarked Birmingham 1897 and with the initials FW for Francis Webb
It sold for £20 at Cooper Barrington LLP in 2019
