The inclusion of a "Royal Cypher" is a useful clue for identifying blades from makers who had a "Royal Warrant" from one (or more) of the British royalty. This usually indicated that a royal had purchased cutlery from the firm. Such warrants endured beyond the death of the Monarch in question.
Many fake Crown & Monarch marks are found, so caution is warranted.
- G (crown) R (hand cut stamp) [George II, III, and IV]: before 1830.
- W (crown) R [William IV]: 1830-1837.
- V (crown) R [Victoria]: 1837-1901.
- E (crown) R [Edward VII]: 1901-1910.
- G (crown) R (modern style multi-line stamp) [George V and VI]: 1910-1952.
