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Just following up, is there anyone who can decipher this hallmark?

Hello, I have a small 4.4 cm tal and 3.9 cm wide match holder / snuff box which is made of silver with an intricate enamel design.

There is one hallmark on the bottom, any ideas as to origin and meaning?

This is a small book shaped article that measures 1 1/2" x 2", I am thinking maybe stamp holder. I have no idea what the marks mean?? I am assuming KGM is the maker's mark, the u is the date, the next mark shows three crowns (two on top and one on the bottom), and finally X6 Can you help e...

Oel, of course! You are correct and I have overlooked them, here is a picture of the marks on the side of the cigarette case.

Thank you Trev.

Thank you for all for your wisdom and knowledge, cheers!

I looked at the various patterns and the closest I get is Unger Bros, the only markings I see are "Sterling" and a letter to the left of the word sterling, perhaps a "G" ?? Please note the slight curvature in the transition portion of the spoon. Can you help identify the maker an...

AG2012 wrote:Hi,
There is NO full set of marks for London silver. Spoons are most likely silver-plated.
Further search is needed to identify the maker.
Regards

The spoons are made of thin gauge silver which leads me to believe they are not plated, perhaps they are not British?

Thanks Trev, any idea what the shield with the "S" stands for? Approximate date??

I am having a tough time understanding the marking on these spoons, is the shield with an "s" inside the date mark for London 1896 or is it something else? In addition the silversmith marks are puzzling, if you turn the marks 180 degrees it looks like it spell RICO?? Any ideas as to date a...

Did the spoons belong to Capt. Cook ?? Just a joke. Actually I have no idea who they belonged to, the pattern is 1820's correct? The C. Cook is a silversmith? or Individual?
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Thank you Trev, you are correct, just verified it, cheers!

The piece measures approximately 6 cm

Here are the marks.

I have this unusual sterling Gorham clam shell case with a compass inside, has a loop on top for attaching to a chain perhaps? The hallmark dates the piece to 1886. My question to you is.................what is it? What purpose did it serve? https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg https://www.925-100...

I have no idea where to start to solve the mystery, what country? Well made cigarette case with sapphire cabochon and single hallmark. Any ideas?

Thank you for your speedy and informative response, it is a fantastic learning experience for me, such knowledgeable and gracious people on this forum.

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Thank you for taking time to reply to my questions. Would you know where I can locate an example of the Johann Franz hallmark?

If Johann Franz was a German silversmith why are the hallmarks different from the typical German hallmarks?

From what I can gather Johann Franz was active until 1899, this cigarette case and lighter are from the 1940's. Was there another Johann Franz??

I have looked and looked, the best I could find is that Karl Weiden used a Czech silversmith on some of his pieces. I could not find information on the hallmark anywhere therefore here I am seeking your help. The mark looks like a conjoined JF https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg https://www.925-1...