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What a wonderful set of forks - is there any significance to the date?

Thanks,

This is the lady I am trying to help! Looks like she has already found you!

Hi,

I am trying to trace the mark on the very erotic handle of a walking cane (no full image to keep this site decent). My thoughts are it could be Dutch or Spanish...anyone know?

100 views and still no answer...must be a tricky one! I have never seen 925 so quiet...I am glad it is not just me struggling with this one!

Anyone?!

Hi everyone, This one really has me stuck. B&L. The & is upside down and inverted too. Initial thoughts were Indian but this has got me nowhere. Tried all my typical references but still drawing blanks! It is on a table spoon. Does anyone recognise it? https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg ...

Good reference work for Portuguese silver:

Manuel Goncalves Vidal & Fernando Moitinho de Almeida

Another good book (but rare as hens teeth it seems):
"Australian Jewellers, Gold and Silversmiths Makers and Marks" by Cavill, Cocks and Grace

Trying to find a copy now....

Hi,

Thanks for this information. Like you say it is an expensive book to get hold of!

Another one I have found is Stephan Welz Cape Silver & Silversmiths. I will update with any others I find.

Hi, I have a good collection of UK reference works but my 'world collection' is in need of some help! Can anyone recommend any purchases? Currently I have: Jan Divis - Silver Marks of the World Tardy - International Hallmarks Hallmark Research Institute - World Hallmarks (although the marks are much...

Hi, Just found this mark on a ladle I was cataloging. Not researched the maker yet but thought you might like to see his attempt at marking his ladle...I count 7 bad strikes: three overstriking, another that reads IC as it was stamped wrong and then three more overstriking! Bad day at the office eh....

Hi there, I have just updated my website with a table illustrating many of the subjects found on "Castle Top" items of silver such as vinaigrettes, card cases, snuff boxes etc. http://marklittler.com/subjects-found-castle-top-card-cases/ I am missing some images and no doubt some subjects ...

Hi everyone, I am an ex lurker and new contributor! I admit this video is very basic, but it is intended for those who want to understand what constitutes a hallmark and how to read a hallmark. I will be sharing more videos in the new year (future videos will also be in HD), and hopefully add a few ...