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Dear Folks,

Any assistance in identifying the artist of this pendant would be appreciated.

Chris

Cheryl, I think that these were a State gift of some sort. The box has the same Presidential Standard on the inside lid. Here is photo: http://i40.tinypic.com/212xthz.jpg Again, thanks for your assistance. It has been a pleasure to take part in this treasure hunt with you. Best regards, Chris

Cheryl, Thanks for your info again! I was able to find the presidential standard for South Korea. Do you anything about the hallmark next to the "990" mark on the spoon and fork. Could this be the artist or studio hallmark? When you acquired your sets of South Korean commemorative spoons -...

Cheryl,

Thanks for your post! I did a google image search based on your information but had no luck in finding an image of the South Korean emblem.

Do you have an online image reference that I can look at or reference for South Korean silver standards?

Thanks for your assistance,

Chris

Dear Folks, Would like to know the following for this set of dessert 6 spoons & 6 forks. They appear to be 990 silver with enamel and gold gilding on the handle with the studio hallmark/logo/graphic. Thanks for your assistance and best regards, Chris http://i43.tinypic.com/2uomijq.jpg http://i42...

Dear Folks, Any assistance on the ID and bio of the artist on this Sterling Silver, Copper, and Bronze "Eye" tie tack. The piece is hallmarked "Francisco" on the reverse. Looks like pieces that were made in the early to mid-century Modernist movement. Thanks, Chris http://i34.tin...

Pat,

After receiving your info, I was able to find other examples of his work online with hallmarks. Thank you for your assistance!

Chris
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Dear Folks, I am requesting assistance to identify the artist on this sterlfing silver cuff bracelet set with two oval peridot stones. The artist hallmark appears to be "a. franco" in script lettering. Any assistance in ID an bio of artist would be appreciated. Thanks, Chris http://i38.tin...

The "WM" is most likely the maker's hallmark. You can write to the Birmingham Assay Office and send them a message and photograph of your hallmarks and they most likely ID the artist for you. In the past I have written with photos to the London and Dublin Assay offices and they have ID art...

Dear Folks,

Requesting your assistance in identifying the artist on this Peruvian brooch. The initials of the artist or studio appear to be "PMD".

Thank you,

Chris

Dear Folks,

Requesting assistance to ID the artist hallmark on this Art Nouveau style sterling pendant set with FW pearl and chrysoprase. Most likely American.

Thank you,

Chris

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Dear Folks, Seeking assistance indentifying the artist hallmark on this contemporary Native American pendant of sterling silver set with spiny oyster. The artist is most likely Navajo and most likely dating from 1980's to 2009. Any info appreciated. Thanks, Chris http://i36.tinypic.com/2lu6pl4.jpg h...

Pat,

Thanks for the information. It is greatly appreciated!

Is there a hallmark reference book that you are aware of for the Newark and NJ goldsmiths of the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

Best regards,

Chris
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Dear Folks, I need assistance to ID the hallmark on this 14 KT Art Nouveau Chatelaine BROOCH fashioned in an Egyptian Revival, Greek, or Etruscan motif. The hallmark is on the "C" clasp and looks like an upside down "three leaf clover" with "14" and a capital "A&qu...

Thank you all for the information!

As always I have thoroughly enjoyed this treasure hunt!

Best regards,

Chris
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Thanks for the additional information!

Anyone else have any further information on the maker's mark?

Chris
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Thank you for your reply! The makers mark on the bottom is the SAME as on the lid. The six pointed star between the "J" and "L" makes me wonder if the smith was Jewish. I have also found another mark on the box rim lid which is the "crowned O" mark. I understand that th...

Dear Folks, I need assistance to ID the following for this silver box. I have reviewed the Dutch hallmarks and am puzzled. Don't know if the box is really Dutch or import as there appears to be Dutch import tax hallmarks but also multiple date letters. Again would appreciate to know: 1. Country/City...

Thank you, will try testing again!

Chris

Tom,

The pendant and the chain both test as silver. Do you think it is possible that this person did not work consistently and thus did not register?

Just a thought....

Chris