Q: What does this spider web mark on silver stand for? The letter “W” in a star is in the middle.

A: This spider web mark was used by E.G. Webster & Son of New York City and Brooklyn, New York. Elizur G.Webster started his silver plating business in 1860. The company made hollowware and reproductions of English silver. Webster worked with different partners and under various names. The company became part of International Silver Company in 1928 and moved to Meriden, Connecticut. Webster became Webster-Wilcox in 1961 and was sold to Oneida Silversmiths in 1981.