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by leesasimpson
Thu Oct 10, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Old Mexican Eagle Stamp
Replies: 0
Views: 1918

Old Mexican Eagle Stamp

I came across an old marking on a simple chain necklace, any thoughts to the date or maker? Looks like maybe 30s or earlier? Marked with an eagle with an M near it's talons and Hecho (en) Mexico 965 or 955 Thanks, Lisa http://imageshack.us/a/img801/4416/sfzw.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img15/5763/x52...
by leesasimpson
Wed Oct 24, 2012 9:37 pm
Forum: Silver Plate Trademarks - Single Image
Topic: Unknown Mark
Replies: 3
Views: 2491

Re: Unknown Mark

Thanks!
by leesasimpson
Wed Oct 24, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: Silver Plate Trademarks - Single Image
Topic: Unknown Mark
Replies: 3
Views: 2491

Unknown Mark

Hi, I was interested in finding out more about these two marks. One looks like a ringing bell with an MG in the cartouche. The other mark is of a 4 with a dot next to it. I'm not familiar with either one of these, not confident if it is silver plate or not. What do you think? It's from an ashtray if...
by leesasimpson
Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:43 am
Forum: Gold Marks - Worldwide
Topic: Unknown mark on a ring
Replies: 1
Views: 2279

Re: Unknown mark on a ring

Your ring doesn't look very old, also from the reading it seems like Egypt didn't have a structured gold marking system prior to 1917, so it is very doubtful they would have used that mark. Not sure if the dots indicate anything. Pretty ring though.
by leesasimpson
Sat Dec 03, 2011 11:16 pm
Forum: Gold Marks - Worldwide
Topic: Russian Ant Pin
Replies: 2
Views: 2764

Re: Russian Ant Pin

Thank you!
by leesasimpson
Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:57 pm
Forum: Gold Marks - Worldwide
Topic: Russian Ant Pin
Replies: 2
Views: 2764

Russian Ant Pin

Hi, I have this amber and gold ant brooch that features what appears to be russian markings on it. Is anyone is familiar with this maker's mark? Thanks! http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/2674/russianant4.jpg http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/3139/russianant3.jpg http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/98...
by leesasimpson
Sun Oct 09, 2011 8:05 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Cuff Links Mark Shield
Replies: 0
Views: 2873

Cuff Links Mark Shield

Hi, I have a pair of 10k and Sterling cufflinks marked Guad Mex Plata 925 10k. I believe Guad is Guadalajara. Does anyone know who the crest/shield symbol is associated with? Too bad they soldered the hardware right onto the maker's mark, but I guess they needed to be affixed somewhere :) Thanks! Li...
by leesasimpson
Mon May 30, 2011 8:42 am
Forum: Other Jewelry
Topic: Unusual Mark on Clasp
Replies: 0
Views: 1461

Unusual Mark on Clasp

Hi, i have this coral necklace and I am trying to figure out the origins. There is only one marking on the clasp and I didn't see the mark in the world section, and I haven't come across it before. Does it look familiar to anyone? Thanks, Lisa http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/969/img0264rw.jpg htt...
by leesasimpson
Sun Jan 02, 2011 8:03 pm
Forum: Other Jewelry
Topic: Please ID silver bangle and mark
Replies: 2
Views: 2188

Re: Please ID silver bangle and mark

Are you sure it isn't a maker's mark.... LAA and 925?
by leesasimpson
Sat Jan 01, 2011 9:59 pm
Forum: Other Jewelry
Topic: Earrings with Unusual Pictorial Mark ?Indian?
Replies: 2
Views: 2474

Re: Earrings with Unusual Pictorial Mark ?Indian?

It might be, I thought it looked kind of like a monkey holding something.....
by leesasimpson
Tue Dec 28, 2010 1:34 am
Forum: Other Jewelry
Topic: Earrings with Unusual Pictorial Mark ?Indian?
Replies: 2
Views: 2474

Earrings with Unusual Pictorial Mark ?Indian?

Hi, I recently acquired a pair of these earrings that are very costume looking, but tested as silver. They look Indian but I am unable to find any information on this hallmark/maker's mark. Look familiar to anyone? Thanks, Lisa http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7103/earringslisa.jpg http://img3.ima...
by leesasimpson
Sat Jun 12, 2010 12:10 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Sterling Mark on Alligator Wallet
Replies: 4
Views: 3645

Wow!

I really appreciate your great and very informative response, I didn't realize that was a D. Those old ads are great by the way!


Thanks again,

Lisa
by leesasimpson
Fri Jun 11, 2010 10:45 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Sterling Mark on Alligator Wallet
Replies: 4
Views: 3645

Sterling Mark on Alligator Wallet

Hi, I wanted to know if anyone has seen this sterling mark before, I couldn't find anything that looked similar on the sterling image search. Any info on the wallet?

Thanks

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by leesasimpson
Fri May 28, 2010 11:01 pm
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: WM Hove signed Wax Seal
Replies: 5
Views: 3591

Twist off Handle

Totally. Now to find out about more obscure silver pieces.....
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by leesasimpson
Fri May 28, 2010 10:55 pm
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: WM Hove signed Wax Seal
Replies: 5
Views: 3591

Dimensions

Hi Trev, the piece weighs 86 grams and 2 1/4" tall 2 5/8" wide 1 7/8" deep. Thanks for your input.

Lisa
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by leesasimpson
Mon May 10, 2010 1:23 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Admin question
Replies: 2
Views: 2411

Admin question

Hi, I just posted a question on the british colonial forum, but my post got moved to plated, I don't think that would be the appropriate spot for it, since it is not plated(I tested it for silver content and there are several deep gouges that were pre existing that don't point to plating or heavy pl...
by leesasimpson
Mon May 10, 2010 12:15 pm
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: WM Hove signed Wax Seal
Replies: 5
Views: 3591

WM Hove signed Wax Seal

Hi, I have this interchangeable wax stamp, which is missing the wax seal mold. It has the inscription WM Hove scratched into it, do you think this fits within the Revolutionary war period? Any information or insight would be helpful. It tested for silver, but is not marked anywhere. Thanks Lisa http...
by leesasimpson
Sat May 01, 2010 4:35 pm
Forum: Gold Marks - Worldwide
Topic: Marked 800 but tests as high gold not silver
Replies: 6
Views: 31870

Marked 800 but tests as high gold not silver

I know usually 800 refers to silver, but these earrings tested as gold. Any help with the marks? not sure what the pictures show I believe the bottom image is upside down in the stamping and it looks like an F i a V. What do you guys think? Origins? Gold over platinum? gold coloring dissolved with 1...
by leesasimpson
Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:29 am
Forum: Gold Marks - Worldwide
Topic: jeweled charm marking
Replies: 2
Views: 2460

Thanks for the tip!
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by leesasimpson
Sun Apr 18, 2010 3:22 pm
Forum: Gold Marks - Worldwide
Topic: jeweled charm marking
Replies: 2
Views: 2460

jeweled charm marking

Hi, this charm tests for a high 14k and has some markings on it. Any guesses as to it's origins? You can press ctrl - or ctrl+ to adjust the viewing size... Thanks http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/4341/goldsphere5.jpg http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/1453/goldsphere1.jpg http://img695.imageshack...

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