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Need Help With A Star On This Tiffany Mark

Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 11:20 am
by terri232
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I understand all the markings except the star - any knowledgeable people out there?

Thanks!

Re: Need Help With A Star On This Tiffany Mark

Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 1:58 pm
by Traintime
Are you asking for an explanation of Tiffany's sub-contractor crafting practices or an identification of which firm placed this control mark?

Re: Need Help With A Star On This Tiffany Mark

Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 3:51 pm
by terri232
I am asking of what significance the star is -

Re: Need Help With A Star On This Tiffany Mark

Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 4:18 pm
by AGHEAD
The star is for domestically produced silver during WWII, the star mark was used from April 1943-1945 (according to Carpenter's Book), I think they state April 19, 1943, but I have also seen it April 7, 1943 as the start date for the star mark.