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by dartsil
Tue Nov 05, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Unknown Medal Medallion
Replies: 2
Views: 155

Re: Unknown Medal Medallion

I had seen that but could find nothing to say it was indeed correct.
by dartsil
Sat Nov 02, 2024 3:19 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Unknown Medal Medallion
Replies: 2
Views: 155

Unknown Medal Medallion

Hi everyone.

I wonder if anyone can identify this medal?

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Thanks in advance
Colin
by dartsil
Mon Sep 09, 2024 7:29 am
Forum: Family Crests
Topic: Unknown Crest, Assistance Sought.
Replies: 6
Views: 1615

Re: Unknown Crest, Assistance Sought.

Thanks a lot for all this information.

It looks like you have nailed it, most appreciated.

Colin
by dartsil
Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:55 am
Forum: Family Crests
Topic: Unknown Crest, Assistance Sought.
Replies: 6
Views: 1615

Unknown Crest, Assistance Sought.

Hi all,

I wonder if anyone can assist with the crest on these pieces of cutlery.

Regards,
Colin

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by dartsil
Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:44 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Purpose of this item?
Replies: 1
Views: 4848

Purpose of this item?

Hello all, I wonder if anyone can say exactly what this is for? It would appear to be a mount for something but what? there is no small lip on the base to house a glass liner etc. Very much hunting themed with super detailing. Hallmarked from London in 1885, the sponsors mark is Frederick Brasted. M...
by dartsil
Wed Aug 21, 2024 5:39 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Help to Identify Tongs
Replies: 6
Views: 2286

Re: Help to Identify Tongs

Hi Martin,

I have had it confirmed they are called Candle Douters (scissor candle extinguishers)

You were pretty much spot on.

Regards,
Colin
by dartsil
Mon Aug 19, 2024 6:46 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Help to Identify Tongs
Replies: 6
Views: 2286

Re: Help to Identify Tongs

Thanks for your suggestion, nothing can be ruled out.

Will see if we receive any other suggestion.
by dartsil
Sun Aug 18, 2024 9:09 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Help to Identify Tongs
Replies: 6
Views: 2286

Help to Identify Tongs

Hi all, I wonder if anyone can give the definite name for these and their purpose. Small compared to sugar nips, 82mm long. By Hamilton & Inches and hallmarked from Edinburgh in 1898 The bowls are perfectly flat so not actual bowls. Could they be ribbon pullers? I am just assuming they are not f...
by dartsil
Sat Jun 01, 2024 4:35 am
Forum: Dutch Silver
Topic: Help with an 18th Century Dutch Marrow Scoop
Replies: 4
Views: 975

Re: Help with an 18th Century Dutch Marrow Scoop

Many thanks.

Helped a lot, so thanks again.

Colin
by dartsil
Sat Jun 01, 2024 4:20 am
Forum: Dutch Silver
Topic: Help with an 18th Century Dutch Marrow Scoop
Replies: 4
Views: 975

Re: Help with an 18th Century Dutch Marrow Scoop

Thanks for your information.

A bit lost on the RH under a fish, the example you showed does not have that nor does this marrow scoop. A bit lost on that part?
by dartsil
Sat Jun 01, 2024 3:00 am
Forum: Dutch Silver
Topic: Help with an 18th Century Dutch Marrow Scoop
Replies: 4
Views: 975

Help with an 18th Century Dutch Marrow Scoop

I wonder if anyone can identify these marks on a marrow scoop. Crown with letter V, RH, Crown over Lion Rampant, XXX, I, and a tiny mark featuring a swan. RH, we think is Roelof Helweg Keur Crown over lion rampant we know means a minimum silver content of .934 Any help would be appreciated and would...
by dartsil
Sun Apr 28, 2024 4:37 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Unknown Chinese Export Silver Item
Replies: 2
Views: 1883

Re: Unknown Chinese Export Silver Item

Thanks Peter.

So just a miniature, I was thinking it maybe had a purpose but it is just merely decorative.
by dartsil
Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:02 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Unknown Chinese Export Silver Item
Replies: 2
Views: 1883

Unknown Chinese Export Silver Item

HI all, would anyone know the purpose of this small basket? To get a feel for it, it weighs 15g, and is approx 37mm tall. Regards, Colin https://i.postimg.cc/T302MN2G/P3020974.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/6Q19T7Gm/P3020975.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/NM9QXg6f/P3020976.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/MGG6W0XB/P302...
by dartsil
Fri Apr 26, 2024 1:44 am
Forum: Family Crests
Topic: Assist with Coat of Arms Crest on Tea Caddy
Replies: 2
Views: 2748

Re: Assist with Coat of Arms Crest on Tea Caddy

Many thanks for this information, hopefully someone can fill in the other blanks.

Most appreciated.

Colin
by dartsil
Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:58 am
Forum: Family Crests
Topic: Assist with Coat of Arms Crest on Tea Caddy
Replies: 2
Views: 2748

Assist with Coat of Arms Crest on Tea Caddy

Hi all, I wonder if anyone can assist with this coat of arms on this antique tea caddy? Thanks in advance Regards, Colin https://i.postimg.cc/HWNrV0nw/P3020954.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/xd9CWtp2/P3020955.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/13GXCLHB/P3020961.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/fLrRSZzz/P3020962.jpg
by dartsil
Sun Apr 07, 2024 10:13 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Help with 833 Silver Vesta Box
Replies: 0
Views: 723

Help with 833 Silver Vesta Box

Hi all, I wonder if anyone can assist with this novelty box which I would say may well be a table vesta box in the form of an Alpine house (Swiss, Austrian) That is not to say it was made in those countries, it is marked to the front bottom edge with either JBC or JBO and 833. Can anyone assist with...
by dartsil
Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:13 am
Forum: Family Crests
Topic: Unknown Conjunctis Viribus
Replies: 0
Views: 2279

Unknown Conjunctis Viribus

Hi all,

I wonder if anyone can identify this, I think it may be from a school, The Latin Motto is very common and I have been unable to track down this actual shield.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

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by dartsil
Thu Dec 21, 2023 2:56 am
Forum: Family Crests
Topic: Help with a Crest
Replies: 2
Views: 4226

Re: Help with a Crest

Many thanks, as always its appreciated.

Regards,
Colin
by dartsil
Wed Dec 20, 2023 5:18 am
Forum: Family Crests
Topic: Help with a Crest
Replies: 2
Views: 4226

Help with a Crest

Hi ,

I wonder if anyone can assist me with the crest shown here.

Looking to know what family it may be associated with.

Regards,
Colin

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