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by adk707
Sat Sep 20, 2014 5:23 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Help with mark -- Lion Rampant inside a capital letter?
Replies: 2
Views: 5340

Re: Help with mark -- Lion Rampant inside a capital letter?

Well, that seems fairly obvious now. Can't believe I missed it.
Thanks for the correct direction. I guess I'll have to keep looking for a true Scottish piece.

:)
by adk707
Sat Sep 20, 2014 5:19 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Help to confirm Watson Co. mark please
Replies: 3
Views: 2149

Re: Help to confirm Watson Co. mark please

Thanks for the super speedy response!!
The item is 8.5" tall / about 22cm.

I forgot to ask another question about this piece. If I shake it (I don't know what possessed me to shake it) a rattling noise emanates from the base, almost as if there were tiny rocks, pebbles or coarse sand inside. Does ...
by adk707
Sat Sep 20, 2014 3:51 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Help to confirm Watson Co. mark please
Replies: 3
Views: 2149

Help to confirm Watson Co. mark please

Hi, everyone,

This tall pedestal piece (who knows what it is??) seems to bear the mark for Watson Co., however I cannot find any examples of it outside of this website. Can anyone point me in the direction of deciphering the 8122 marks, as well?

Thank you in advance!!!

http://seven10.com/silver ...
by adk707
Sat Sep 20, 2014 3:27 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Help with mark -- Lion Rampant inside a capital letter?
Replies: 2
Views: 5340

Help with mark -- Lion Rampant inside a capital letter?

Hello, everyone!

I am having the hardest time identifying a mark. I believe it is Scottish as it features a lion rampant, however the lion is facing right and appears to be inside an open capital letter T or J or just an open-edged shield. The mark is absolutely tiny on the small silver basket ...

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