Same here Mart.... with respect to makers marks - it could be anything as there aren't very many makers marks that have been documented. I also come across some other pieces with very similar styling but unfortunately the mark is totally different than this piece; one in particular I believe is a woman but unfortunately, and again, her mark doesn't match. The search continues!
From Mart: "Since these were usually only marked with the makers initials,, it could be anything !! But thats what it looks like to me !! I have looked at several others with different initials but similar styling !!"