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by Penguin
Sun Oct 23, 2022 8:49 am
Forum: Gold Marks - Worldwide
Topic: Is this likely Scottish gold (2)
Replies: 0
Views: 5386

Is this likely Scottish gold (2)

Hello, I recently purchased this bracelet with a similar pendant. It appears unmarked but (acid) tests as 10k gold. From the photos presented is it possible someone could lend some thoughts on where this was made and what era? (I am again guessing Scotland because of the agates but I certainly lack ...
by Penguin
Sun Oct 23, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: Gold Marks - Worldwide
Topic: Is it likely this is Scottish gold?
Replies: 0
Views: 5104

Is it likely this is Scottish gold?

Hello, I recently picked this up with a similar bracelet. It tests at 10k gold but lacks hallmarks. From looking around it seems the stones are Scottish agates and perhaps there may have been a time when the Scots were none to keen on marking some of there precious metals? I was also wondering if pe...
by Penguin
Sat Aug 20, 2022 12:04 pm
Forum: Native American Silver
Topic: Help with a sterling ring makers mark
Replies: 1
Views: 12558

Help with a sterling ring makers mark

Hello, I was hoping someone could help me identify the maker of this ring. Also I wanted to find out what kind of stone it is and if its "normal" to facet the back of the stone as is done here. Any thoughts or information would be appreciated! Cheers, K https://i.imgur.com/uIzDImLl.jpg htt...
by Penguin
Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:20 pm
Forum: Coin Silversmiths ~ American pre-1860
Topic: Help with a makers mark ID
Replies: 1
Views: 5186

Help with a makers mark ID

Hello, We have what appears to me as an eagle a "D" and a star on a sugar shovel(?). I have looked and have not found a match to this makers mark so far (of course I could have missed it!) Found in the northeast coast US. If anyone can help identify this or point me in the right direction ...
by Penguin
Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:14 pm
Forum: American Jewelry
Topic: Bug pin marked Secret(t?) 14k
Replies: 6
Views: 7278

Re: Bug pin marked Secret(t?) 14k

I think we have found our most likely maker.

Thanks as always for your help.

Cheers
by Penguin
Tue Aug 16, 2022 7:09 am
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Mug with the makers mark EM
Replies: 3
Views: 1220

Re: Mug with the makers mark EM

Thanks for the reply!

Would having the full "M" allow to distinguish which of those makers it was? or are the makers marks between those two makers that similar?

Thank you for taking the time to help.
by Penguin
Tue Aug 16, 2022 7:06 am
Forum: American Jewelry
Topic: Bug pin marked Secret(t?) 14k
Replies: 6
Views: 7278

Re: Bug pin marked Secret(t?) 14k

Thanks for the replies! I found a jeweler based out of Toronto established in 1957 called "Secrett of Toronto". It appears to be a smaller jeweler but was originally relatively high end. Would it be unreasonable thought that a smaller firm would make something like this? As always, thanks ...
by Penguin
Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:45 pm
Forum: American Jewelry
Topic: Bug pin marked Secret(t?) 14k
Replies: 6
Views: 7278

Bug pin marked Secret(t?) 14k

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone had any info on this maker? or information on the time period this was likely made to help my search?

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by Penguin
Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:41 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Mug with the makers mark EM
Replies: 3
Views: 1220

Mug with the makers mark EM

Hello, I was hoping to find some more information about the maker of this mug. Looking around this site I thought the closest makers mark would be Elizabeth Morley given the skinny left leg of the "M". If anyone can confirm or add info on the maker and date it would be much appreciated. ht...
by Penguin
Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:35 pm
Forum: American Jewelry
Topic: ID Bracelet Marked "Sterling Tiffany & CO"
Replies: 3
Views: 7016

Re: ID Bracelet Marked "Sterling Tiffany & CO"

Thank you both so much for taking the time to answer!

The links are soldered but they are definitely far from perfect joints.

Looks like "Unlikely to no" is my answer.

Thanks again!
by Penguin
Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:30 pm
Forum: American Jewelry
Topic: ID Bracelet Marked "Sterling Tiffany & CO"
Replies: 3
Views: 7016

ID Bracelet Marked "Sterling Tiffany & CO"

Hello, I was hoping someone could lend me their thoughts on this bracelet. It tests for silver both chain and plaque and seems like solid construction. Are there aspects of this bracelet that would make you question its authenticity? I was curious if the "sterling" stamp being more promine...
by Penguin
Tue May 24, 2022 3:54 pm
Forum: American Jewelry
Topic: Cameo Pendant Marked "DAJ 10K" Help?
Replies: 0
Views: 6217

Cameo Pendant Marked "DAJ 10K" Help?

Hello, I was wondering if anyone recognized this makers mark (or can lend their thoughts on if it is a "DAJ")? I realize the photos could be better but save for removing the piece and flattening it I am not sure what to do. https://i.imgur.com/8Uy8nnbm.jpg https://i.imgur.com/a5BKAt7m.jpg ...
by Penguin
Tue May 17, 2022 3:53 pm
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: Marks on a gold tie bar and matching cuff links
Replies: 3
Views: 7480

Re: Marks on a gold tie bar and matching cuff links

* And a larger view of the hallmark


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by Penguin
Tue May 17, 2022 3:43 pm
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: Marks on a gold tie bar and matching cuff links
Replies: 3
Views: 7480

Re: Marks on a gold tie bar and matching cuff links

Thanks Trev, I will start looking at resources for Spanish marks. Included below are some more picture but I fear I will have to find a better way to take pictures as these really aren't much better at all. https://i.imgur.com/VBJuKOPl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/vAhgm32l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/nrw32l8...
by Penguin
Tue May 17, 2022 9:33 am
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: Marks on a gold tie bar and matching cuff links
Replies: 3
Views: 7480

Marks on a gold tie bar and matching cuff links

Hello, I am trying to figure out the marks on these pieces. It appears the mark is a "434" with a "B" under it in one mark and then possibly a head facing left in one mark but I can't tell. Can anyone shed some light on these in regards to what the marks mean? I was told by a jew...
by Penguin
Tue May 10, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: A Question on when an item in the U.S. must be marked "weighted"
Replies: 3
Views: 2407

Re: A Question on when an item in the U.S. must be marked "weighted"

Thank you for your thoughts and information. I am certain they are weighted and was just intrigued they weren't marked.

Thanks again.

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by Penguin
Thu Apr 28, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: A Question on when an item in the U.S. must be marked "weighted"
Replies: 3
Views: 2407

A Question on when an item in the U.S. must be marked "weighted"

Hello, I have a question that has arisen after I found a set of candlesticks. Context The candlesticks are the work of Victor Siedman MFG Co. of Brooklyn NY. This site states they were in operation from roughly the 1920's-1930s ( https://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_S3.html ) My question is, is i...
by Penguin
Thu Apr 28, 2022 9:39 am
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Tray Marked "Posen" was it made by them or retailed?
Replies: 5
Views: 1517

Re: Tray Marked "Posen" was it made by them or retailed?

Hello and thanks for taking your time to write this answer! When I looked up the marks for Bruckmann it showed I had already looked at that reference page when I was trying to research this. I got the impression from the "P" in crown that it looked like it had at least been double stamped ...
by Penguin
Thu Apr 28, 2022 9:19 am
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: Is it likely this is unmarked Georg Jensen or just a copy?
Replies: 2
Views: 1084

Re: Is it likely this is unmarked Georg Jensen or just a copy?

Many thanks for educating me on this!

Your time and wisdom are much appreciated!

-K
by Penguin
Wed Apr 27, 2022 3:42 pm
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: Is it likely this is unmarked Georg Jensen or just a copy?
Replies: 2
Views: 1084

Is it likely this is unmarked Georg Jensen or just a copy?

Hello, I purchased this brooch and when I looked around online I found what seems to be this exact brooch by Georg Jensen. Of course the issue is it is only marked "sterling" and it seems the brooch by him I found was always marked with his mark. Can anyone tell me if he ever left his piec...

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