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- Mon Mar 15, 2010 2:49 pm
- Forum: General Questions
- Topic: the "sterling" mark on indian silver
- Replies: 3
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- Mon Mar 15, 2010 2:13 pm
- Forum: General Questions
- Topic: the "sterling" mark on indian silver
- Replies: 3
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the "sterling" mark on indian silver
When did Indian silver makers begin stamping their wares "sterling"? I have some objects that claim to be late 19th c. and are stamped sterling, but cannot find any info. about when that stamp was first implemented!
Any info most appreciated!
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Any info most appreciated!
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- Fri Jan 08, 2010 4:22 pm
- Forum: Other Jewelry
- Topic: 2 necklaces with marked, sterling components - designers?
- Replies: 1
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2 necklaces with marked, sterling components - designers?
I have two necklaces and would greatly appreciate any information on the designers/marks! the first is faux pearl, but has an interesting sterling center piece marked as follows: http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/courjette/pearls2.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr243/courjette/pearls3...
- Thu Jan 07, 2010 3:09 pm
- Forum: Scandinavian Silver
- Topic: help! silver vessel dated 1772 - unusual, unidentified marks
- Replies: 8
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- Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:49 pm
- Forum: Scandinavian Silver
- Topic: help! silver vessel dated 1772 - unusual, unidentified marks
- Replies: 8
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help! silver vessel dated 1772 - unusual, unidentified marks
I have a silver vessel with a band of unusual marks under the rim - most appear to be decorative, but there are some unusual ones: a crown over sheild with three stars, another emblem with three stars, and 'IS' in a rounded square (photos included). The piece has an incised date of 1772 under the ha...