Strange Markings on Tray
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:26 am
Hello,
I just recently came into possession of this wonderful piece and I have had the worst time trying to identify any of the makers marks, assay or hall marks. It has a top set, and a bottom set of markings, pictures are included on both.
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What I am calling the top set of marks appear to be a "S" or a "M" then "&" or ampersand then a "G".
The bottom marks appear to be a 5 pointed star with 2 points on the bottom, then what looks like a rabbit facing left, then a very faint fluer de lis.
This looks very weird because of the rough outer and back sides, almost cast, and chased and hammered. I feel as though its something very special, but who knows what it actually is... hopefully you do!
I just recently came into possession of this wonderful piece and I have had the worst time trying to identify any of the makers marks, assay or hall marks. It has a top set, and a bottom set of markings, pictures are included on both.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1034937728 ... directlink" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
What I am calling the top set of marks appear to be a "S" or a "M" then "&" or ampersand then a "G".
The bottom marks appear to be a 5 pointed star with 2 points on the bottom, then what looks like a rabbit facing left, then a very faint fluer de lis.
This looks very weird because of the rough outer and back sides, almost cast, and chased and hammered. I feel as though its something very special, but who knows what it actually is... hopefully you do!