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Help with Japanese Silver makers mark on Temple Gate pepper shakers

Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 8:26 pm
by LucyADe
Hi
I have a really unusual silver pepper shaker. From my research I believe it is Japanese silver, however, I was hoping for some help with the makers, date and any history known about them. Any information would be very much appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help and time.
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Re: Help with Japanese Silver makers mark on Temple Gate pepper shakers

Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 12:54 pm
by Ag999
The lower four characters say "pure silver."
銀純

The upper two I cannot read.

Re: Help with Japanese Silver makers mark on Temple Gate pepper shakers

Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 1:47 pm
by LucyADe
LucyADe wrote:Hi
I have a really unusual silver pepper shaker. From my research I believe it is Japanese silver, however, I was hoping for some help with the makers, date and any history known about them. Any information would be very much appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help and time.
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Ag999 wrote:The lower four characters say "pure silver."
銀純

The upper two I cannot read.
LucyADe wrote:Thank you Ag999. Hopefully someone will be able to educate me on the makers.