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by lcm
Fri Oct 14, 2011 2:28 pm
Forum: Birmingham Hallmarks
Topic: Identification of maker's mark on letter opener
Replies: 3
Views: 4121

Re: Identification of maker's mark on letter opener

After a look under the microscope helped me get an idea of what letters could have been there, followed by some internet searching, I have determined the manufacturer to be Levi and Salaman (L&S). Thanks again for the help, and I hope this might be useful to anyone who might have an object with ...
by lcm
Wed Oct 12, 2011 4:05 pm
Forum: Birmingham Hallmarks
Topic: Identification of maker's mark on letter opener
Replies: 3
Views: 4121

Re: Identification of maker's mark on letter opener

Thanks so much for the help! I had initially considered that it may have been made in Birmingham, but was confused, not only by the presence of the word 'sterling,' but also by the date mark. After reading your reply, I took a closer look at the date chart on the Birmingham Assay Office site, and sa...
by lcm
Wed Oct 12, 2011 12:57 pm
Forum: Birmingham Hallmarks
Topic: Identification of maker's mark on letter opener
Replies: 3
Views: 4121

Identification of maker's mark on letter opener

Hello everyone, I have a wooden letter opener with an ornate sterling silver handle, and after looking at many photos of markings, I have not yet succeeded in identifying the maker. One side of the handle is inscribed with the word 'Sterling,' which makes me relatively certain that it's North Americ...
by lcm
Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:43 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Gorham, Bristol, 1895
Replies: 1
Views: 1230

Re: Gorham, Bristol, 1895

You could try Replacements Ltd. at replacements.com. I believe they are one of the largest collectors/resellers of silver, china, and glassware in the US.

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