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"It is probable that MM Frederick was a jeweler or jewelry shop owner that retailed silver as well...."

Yes, this is the case according to the guy in Virginia City. Thank you again Tom. I'll pass it along to him.

Charles
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Thank you for your response Tom. This was (supposedly) a Virginia City silversmith. Virginia City, Nevada was the "mother load" of silver mining and is today preserved and a big tourist attraction. Charles Hi Charles, I can't answer, but I can point. I don't believe anyone actually worked ...

Ok all you wizz kids! :) Does anyone have some info on this? Or, just point me in the right direction.

TIA,

Charles


Thank you,

Charles
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Please help. I'm looking for any and all information I can get on a dealer (MM Fredrick) from the 1800's in Virginia City, NV. He sold a pattern called "Medallion" that (apparantly) was made by a Virginia City silversmith (unknown). I don't have the piece in my possession, but it was stamp...

"Generally, references post 1825 are not very good or available..., they are all stronger pre 1825 than post 1825."
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Why is that?
...And thank you for the names of the reference books.

Charles

The 800 mark the cresent moon the "mc" and left facing eagle lead me to Franz Bahner, Dusseldorf, Mark used 1895 - 1917, see Mansfelder Silber. I'd like more information on this pattern and it's maker. All suggestions for further research and/or info on this will be much appreciated. TIA, ...

"This looks to be a Mexican sterling ring with maybe ruby stones?"
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Definately not rubies. Probably carnelian.

Charles

Who did a good reference on English silver and their marks after 1825?

Thank you,

Charles

I have been admonished privately (and civilly) that Kovel does have use. After careful consideration, I am willing to concede the point: it makes an excellent doorstop. . . Wm Voss ......................... I agree with Tom... It's not "heavy" enough. (Sorry, I couldn't resist the play on...

I have a set of weighted candle holders with a mark as follows: It's stamped "STERLING" and has a hand, holding a circle with an upper case "D" in the circle, followed by "UCHIN" (also in upper case) and "CREATION" (again, all in upper case). Any and all infor...

There are also very good books covering coin silver in particular areas of the country, if you have a specific geographic area in mind. I also find that Stephen Ensko's American Silversmiths book is helpful, particularly for early silver makers. First, I apologise for not addressing you by name, bu...

Hi Charles, Welcome to the forum and silvercollecting. I have to concur that Wm. Voss's site on coin silversmiths is a fantastic resource and well worth contributing to. The other marks site at silvercollecting lists some 193 American maker's marks, virtually all of which can be found at our site, ...

If there were one such site, there would probably be no need for sites like this! Having said that, I will steer you to a site that has been compiled by a fabulous scholar of American coin silver makers. It is foremost a geneaology site for American silver makers, but I have found it quite helpful ...

Hi all, I'm new here... I just registered yesterday. I'm semi-retired (chuckle) and have recently become very interested in silver flatware and hollow ware. I would appreciate it very much if one (or more) of you could please refer me to a site that shows all the coin silver hallmarks, dates, and hi...