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by infoseeker1957
Fri Dec 28, 2012 8:48 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Any info at all - starting with origin
Replies: 1
Views: 3424

Any info at all - starting with origin

I found a lovely pendant at a resale shop with only a .925 mark on the bale. Perhaps the workmanship, design etc. will look familiar to someone. I am starting with Mexican although I have no idea if it is. The pendant is round with intricate scroll work in the shape of spades that appear brassy in c...
by infoseeker1957
Sun Dec 23, 2012 12:18 am
Forum: Native American Silver
Topic: Need help identifying tribe/maker
Replies: 3
Views: 10982

Re: Need help identifying tribe/maker

Thanks all.
by infoseeker1957
Sat Dec 22, 2012 6:20 am
Forum: Native American Silver
Topic: Need help identifying tribe/maker
Replies: 3
Views: 10982

Need help identifying tribe/maker

Hello. I am assuming this piece is Native American. It is very heavy for it's size, approximately 70 grams. The hallmark looks like an upside down J with a dot above the hook followed by the numbers 90 and sterling. I would really like to know something about the artisan if possible. Thanks for your...
by infoseeker1957
Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:16 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Lovely Pin/Pendant from Mexico artist help needed
Replies: 0
Views: 2490

Lovely Pin/Pendant from Mexico artist help needed

This piece is .925 silver from Mexico with the initials L.S. Any help with maker, artist, time frame etc. would be appreciated.

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by infoseeker1957
Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:08 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Help to identify artist/maker
Replies: 0
Views: 2503

Help to identify artist/maker

Here is a 980 silver pendant pin from mexico with the initials JZC. It is of two fish and has abalone inlay. Any info about artist, time period, etc. would be appreciated. (admin photo edit - Images removed for the safety of our members - You need to chose another photohost as we receiving malware w...
by infoseeker1957
Sun Nov 04, 2012 7:25 pm
Forum: Native American Silver
Topic: Need Help Identifying Artist
Replies: 0
Views: 2292

Need Help Identifying Artist

Here is a lovely ring with turquoise flanked by two other stones I cannot identify. The maker's mark seems to be a letter R with a bar sticking out from the left leg of the R. Also marked Sterling. Very nice adjustable ring. Any help with artist, period or any info at all will be appreciated. thanks...
by infoseeker1957
Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:09 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Help with Maciel bracelet age
Replies: 0
Views: 1658

Help with Maciel bracelet age

Found this item at an antique mall over the weekend. so far I have seen cuff bracelets bearing this hallmark but nothing with links and panels like this one. I would like to know about the bracelet age and where I can find other examples of this type of work. Thanks for your help, http://www.freeima...
by infoseeker1957
Sun Jan 01, 2012 6:00 pm
Forum: Other Jewelry
Topic: Need help identifying origin of pin/brooch.
Replies: 0
Views: 1511

Need help identifying origin of pin/brooch.

I purchased this little beauty resale. The folks knew nothing about it. It is a lovely intricate floral piece with a makers plate on the back but I cannot make out the letters/symbols. Does anyone know the likely origin of this piece or whose work it might be? From the pin closure it looks pretty vi...
by infoseeker1957
Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:41 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Various makers marks compilation?
Replies: 0
Views: 1534

Various makers marks compilation?

Can anyone identify these marks? Found at a resale shop and love the bold geometric look but seems to be a compilation of sorts. One mark inside the cuff and another on the attached piece as shows in the photos. I still love it either way. Just want info if there is any out there. Thanks http://i119...
by infoseeker1957
Sun Dec 04, 2011 2:00 pm
Forum: Native American Silver
Topic: Need help identifying hallmark on earrings.
Replies: 1
Views: 2344

Need help identifying hallmark on earrings.

Here are a pair of earrings also bought in Northern Arizona. The hallmark looks like the hurricane weather spinning sign. Any help on tribal origin or artisan would be appreciated. Thanks http://i41.tinypic.com/jgk22h.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://i39.tinypic.co...
by infoseeker1957
Sun Dec 04, 2011 1:56 pm
Forum: Native American Silver
Topic: Help with hallmark on pendant
Replies: 1
Views: 2592

Help with hallmark on pendant

Picked up at Antique store in northern Arizona. The makers mark seems to be the letters OP or CP. Any help with tribal affiliation or artisan would be appreciated. Thanks. http://i44.tinypic.com/2vifc7p.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://i43.tinypic.com/mhr611.jpg&qu...
by infoseeker1957
Sun Dec 04, 2011 1:41 pm
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: Unusual Pin need help with makers mark
Replies: 2
Views: 1906

Unusual Pin need help with makers mark

Here is another beauty from the estate sale. A convertible pin brooch, pendant. It is marked 925 and then what could be a V with a dot in the top or an arrow if you look sideways. Any help on origin or maker would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. http://i40.tinypic.com/x2jrt4.jpg" onclick="...
by infoseeker1957
Sun Dec 04, 2011 1:18 pm
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: Exquisite dainty bracelet Edwardian?
Replies: 0
Views: 1057

Exquisite dainty bracelet Edwardian?

I got this at an Estate sale and simply fell in love with it. The only mark is Sterling on the clasp loop. Can anyone help with origin and possibly maker? It is carnelian with enamel, set marcasite, sterling silver. There is also a matching large oval pendant. It has no marks whatsoever. Thanks. htt...
by infoseeker1957
Wed Jul 14, 2010 2:15 pm
Forum: Native American Silver
Topic: Watch Cuff maker help
Replies: 0
Views: 1502

Watch Cuff maker help

Here is another item I think is Navajo. It is a watch cuff with turquoise stones. The hallmark seems to be two hand script letters I.W. Any help on maker, tribal affiliation and age would be appreciated. Thanks. http://h.imagehost.org/t/0434/small_watch_cuff_003.jpg http://h.imagehost.org/t/0512/sma...
by infoseeker1957
Wed Jul 14, 2010 2:03 pm
Forum: Native American Silver
Topic: Navajo? Slave Bracelet help
Replies: 2
Views: 2431

Navajo? Slave Bracelet help

Any info on this type of jewelry, age, tribal affiliation or artisan would be appreciated. Hallmarks are Sterling and a large Y. Thanks.

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by infoseeker1957
Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:01 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Vintage Brooch Pin Maker and age help
Replies: 1
Views: 1948

Vintage Brooch Pin Maker and age help

This pin has a green face, no idea what it is made of, set in a silver bezel. The back reads Sterling Mexico and has a faded crown on it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. [img]url=http://i.imagehost.org/view/0875/taxco_pin_002][img]http://i.imagehost.org/t/0875/taxco_pin_002.jpg[/img][...
by infoseeker1957
Sun Jun 20, 2010 3:55 pm
Forum: Silver of the Americas - Single Image
Topic: RING MAKER HELP NEEDED
Replies: 0
Views: 2318

RING MAKER HELP NEEDED

I have a beautiful heavy domed silver ring that says .925 in the shank but inside the dome part there is a plate with SAINT written on it. Any idea who that might be or any info at all on this type of jewelry? Thanks so much. http://i.imagehost.org/t/0381/jewelry_with_questions_010.jpg [/url][/img] ...
by infoseeker1957
Sun Jun 20, 2010 3:52 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: TAXCO RING MAKER AND AGE HELP NEEDED
Replies: 5
Views: 3738

TAXCO RING MAKER AND AGE HELP NEEDED

The makers mark on this ring is inside the circle reading Sterling Mexico 925 and seems to be MOC or MCC or HCC or HOC I think. there is also an eagle 3. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. [img] [img]http://i.imagehost.org/t/0880/jewelry_with_questions_005.jpg[/img] [/img] [img] [img]htt...
by infoseeker1957
Sun Jun 20, 2010 3:49 pm
Forum: Native American Silver
Topic: BEAUTIFUL TURQUOISE AND SILVER BOLO MAKER HELP
Replies: 1
Views: 1985

BEAUTIFUL TURQUOISE AND SILVER BOLO MAKER HELP

I beleive this to be a Navajo piece but am unsure. The turquoise is spotted instead of veined. The only mark I can see is on the tips. There is sort of a half sunburst or a setting sun maybe. Any help on tribe, artist and age is appreciated. thanks so much http://i.imagehost.org/t/0283/jewelry_with_...
by infoseeker1957
Sun Jun 20, 2010 3:43 pm
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: BANGLE BRACELET ENGLAND MAKER DATE HELP
Replies: 1
Views: 1511

BANGLE BRACELET ENGLAND MAKER DATE HELP

Can anyone help identify the maker and approximate age of this bangle bracelet. I can only figure out that it came from Birmingham. I don't understand the other marks but they are an anchor, a lion and a letter v sort of sideways script. The maker seems to be CMR . thanks [img] [img]http://i.imageho...

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