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- Sat May 12, 2012 2:13 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Help Early Spoon 1718 Mono Handle Kingdom Prussia Tax Mark
- Replies: 1
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Help Early Spoon 1718 Mono Handle Kingdom Prussia Tax Mark
Hello- Just trying to get a little backround information on an early spoon just acquired. Looked through German marks and saw that this spoon has what looks to be the Kingdom of Prussia tax mark. Also has three other hallmarks. One is too worn to see at all. The others as shown look like the back of...
- Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:27 pm
- Forum: Native American Silver
- Topic: Navajo Stamped Silver Tray - Maker J.Y. - Help please
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3938
Re: Navajo Stamped Silver Tray - Maker J.Y. - Help please
Might anyone have an idea or guess perhaps as to when this might have been made? Not sure how to find out anything about this tray.
Thanks
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- Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:25 pm
- Forum: German Silver
- Topic: Old Dutch Silver Salt Dish?
- Replies: 5
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Re: Old Dutch Silver Salt Dish?
Hello- In response to the previos post, I do believe this small dish is mid 1650-1660s. The mark is exactly the same as the one posted as a reference and it looks right. This piece as I had not stated in original posting has definitely been cut at the top. There is evidence of lead solder at the cut...
- Sun Jan 08, 2012 12:51 pm
- Forum: London Hallmarks
- Topic: London Spoon c.1721 - Help with Maker
- Replies: 1
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London Spoon c.1721 - Help with Maker
Hello- Have a spoon from London which believe is c.1721. I am looking for help with the maker. The mark looks familiar to me. It is an IM with small circles above it with a star below. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Pauline http://i54.tinypic.com/2dj59ol.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.hr...
- Mon Dec 26, 2011 10:52 am
- Forum: Native American Silver
- Topic: Navajo Stamped Silver Tray - Maker J.Y. - Help please
- Replies: 1
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Navajo Stamped Silver Tray - Maker J.Y. - Help please
Hello Looking for help identifying this silver tray. I believe it is Navajo. I am hoping to find out who the maker is. It is stamped only J.Y. Measures twelve inches across. Any help on age and maker is appreciated. http://i55.tinypic.com/241a78l.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return...
- Mon Oct 24, 2011 7:52 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Old Silver Mounted Coconut Footed Cup
- Replies: 0
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Old Silver Mounted Coconut Footed Cup
Hello Have a beautiful early silver mounted coconut shell. Piece is footed with three legs and silver base with silver mounted rim. Absolutely beautiful. An old repair to one of the legs. The only mark is as shown which looks to be a cursive JS or TS which is well worn. Would love some more informat...
- Mon Oct 24, 2011 7:45 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Small Early Handled Silver Dish
- Replies: 0
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Small Early Handled Silver Dish
Hello- Would love some help on this small silver dish I acquired recently. Small two handled bowl wtith decorative flower motif. Measures 4 inches by 5 inches. It has only two hallmarks as shown. What looks to be a diagonal line or group of lines through a crest shape and a capital B in another cart...
- Sun May 29, 2011 2:15 pm
- Forum: French Silver
- Topic: Early French Wine Taster or Hanau Marks?
- Replies: 1
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Early French Wine Taster or Hanau Marks?
Hello- Have had this wine taster for a little while and have wanted to get the full story. I am unsure whether this is an early French piece or Hanau pseudo marks. Has snake handle and knight crest design. On bottom there are three hallmarks as shown, a scrolled L, G with a crown and PM with a crown...
- Sun May 29, 2011 1:51 pm
- Forum: German Silver
- Topic: Old Dutch Silver Salt Dish?
- Replies: 5
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Old Dutch Silver Salt Dish?
Hello Just picked up this small shell motif salt dish with a gold vermeil on three rough looking dolphin feet. The feet look like they have been added later perhaps and originally only had the handles thought I am not sure. Thinking this was possibly some earlier Dutch mark. Has the zig zag silver a...
- Wed Dec 01, 2010 7:43 pm
- Forum: London Hallmarks
- Topic: Small silver Spoon-help w/ Marks
- Replies: 1
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Small silver Spoon-help w/ Marks
Just got this small spoon today. It's 4 inches long. Didn't look at the marks very close when I picked it up and just assumed it was English. At second glance as I was trying to identify it and I am unsure. Help would be appreciated. Thanks Pauline http://i54.tinypic.com/r25i0k.jpg" onclick=&qu...
- Thu Nov 25, 2010 10:25 pm
- Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
- Topic: Makers Mark Help - Made for Tiffany Sterling Box
- Replies: 1
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Re: Makers Mark Help - Made for Tiffany Sterling Box
Just scrolling down new postings and by chance came across someone looking for the same mark just recently. This seems to be the same mark of Woods & Chatellier. I will look into it.
- Thu Nov 25, 2010 9:00 pm
- Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
- Topic: Makers Mark Help - Made for Tiffany Sterling Box
- Replies: 1
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Makers Mark Help - Made for Tiffany Sterling Box
Hello- Looking for any info on the maker of this larger sterling gold wash table box. Marked Made for Tiffany & Co. and a makers mark similar to Dominick and Haff. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks http://tinypic.com/m/av1ug8/2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://...
- Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:17 pm
- Forum: Sheffield Hallmarks
- Topic: James Dixon Basket c.1851
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3988
Re: James Dixon Basket c.1851
Hello Thanks for your reply. Yes, the entire body is pierced though its a heavy gauge. I had thought that there may have possibly been a liner except that the lid sits down. The liner would have to have been the absolute perfect size in order for it to work. I will check out this exhibition you ment...
- Sun Jun 27, 2010 11:02 am
- Forum: Sheffield Hallmarks
- Topic: James Dixon Basket c.1851
- Replies: 4
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James Dixon Basket c.1851
Hello- I just found the most wonderful James Dixon & Son silver basket. I date this piece to 1851. It is fully hallmarked four separate times on body, base, lid and finial and looks to be all original. Wondering what this piece was actually made for? It has a pierced body but the lid and base ar...
- Mon May 03, 2010 8:15 am
- Forum: London Hallmarks
- Topic: Small Salver Tray - Help with marks
- Replies: 5
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Small Salver Tray - Help with marks
Just found a small tray. Looking for assistance. Not sure which is silver standard and which is city mark. Thought maybe this was a variation on a London mark around 1870s. Thanks http://i40.tinypic.com/a0x5w0.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://i39.tinypic.com/1orbrb...
- Mon Apr 05, 2010 11:02 am
- Forum: London Hallmarks
- Topic: Pair of Salts - c1778 Help w/ Mark
- Replies: 3
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Hi- Thanks for the confirmation. They are ball and claw feet and I have a pair which is great. (admin edit - see Posting Requirements ) What is your opinion on the glass inserts. They are frosted glass on the outside to make it slightly opaque and clear inside. They fit perfectly. Do the inserts to ...
- Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:27 pm
- Forum: Coin Silversmiths ~ American pre-1860
- Topic: Coin Silver Scalloped Spoon-Help With Marks
- Replies: 3
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Coin Silver Scalloped Spoon-Help With Marks
Have a beautiful old coin silver spoon with a scalloped bowl. Marked on the back with a star, lion passant and capital D all in square cartouche with corners cut. I thought this was American or possibly Canadian but I haven't identified maker. Help is appreciated. Thanks, Pauline http://i41.tinypic....
- Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:17 pm
- Forum: Coin Silversmiths ~ American pre-1860
- Topic: Old Coin Silver Cup - Numerous Repairs-Single Mark
- Replies: 1
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Old Coin Silver Cup - Numerous Repairs-Single Mark
Have an old coin silver cup that I believe is American. It has had many repairs and even a silver patch on the outside. The only mark on the cup is at the bottom and resembles a fleur-de-lis. Any help with age and maker would be appreciated. Thanks, Pauline http://i39.tinypic.com/72btad.jpg" on...
- Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:11 pm
- Forum: German Silver
- Topic: German / Hanau ? Silver Beaker w/ British Import Marks
- Replies: 2
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German / Hanau ? Silver Beaker w/ British Import Marks
Have a silver beaker cup. Thought I recognized the marks, but I am not sure. The original set looks like Hanau marks and later British import marks.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Pauline
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Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Pauline
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- Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:06 pm
- Forum: London Hallmarks
- Topic: Pair of Salts - c1778 Help w/ Mark
- Replies: 3
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Pair of Salts - c1778 Help w/ Mark
Just acquired a beautiful pair of salts with matte glass liners. I like to do a bit of research when I get something. Would love some feedback on what I have found and any other info. I believe the set is c1778 London made possibly by Thomas Daniel. Thanks much, Pauline http://i40.tinypic.com/24b4t4...