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by tonius
Sat Aug 22, 2015 7:04 am
Forum: Gold - Single Image
Topic: Help with 14K gold hallmark
Replies: 6
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Re: Help with 14K gold hallmark

Hi Trev. my theory is somewhat similar to yours. If this piece was commissioned to a silversmith who usually doesn't work with gold, they'll only have the silver punches, or he might have mistakenly put the wrong punch. The case has wear and scratches on the inside and on the outside and I think if ...
by tonius
Fri Aug 21, 2015 4:22 pm
Forum: Gold - Single Image
Topic: Help with 14K gold hallmark
Replies: 6
Views: 5336

Re: Help with 14K gold hallmark

Hi Trev. thanks again. I wasn't aware of this older Canadian hallmark, it does look something like it. Only difference is that according to your reference the Canadian proof is 583.3 and mine is marked 585. Not sure how strict they were about these values at the time. I've not had it tested but I bo...
by tonius
Fri Aug 21, 2015 2:24 pm
Forum: Gold - Single Image
Topic: Help with 14K gold hallmark
Replies: 6
Views: 5336

Re: Help with 14K gold hallmark

Hi Trev. thanks for your reply. I believe the Canadian hallmark to be maple leaf within the letter C but this here is clearly a crown. If someone can recognize the maker from the initials it'll be great. Thanks again to all. Toni P.S. The site wouldn't take my photos initially as being too large, so...
by tonius
Fri Aug 21, 2015 1:04 pm
Forum: Gold - Single Image
Topic: Help with 14K gold hallmark
Replies: 6
Views: 5336

Help with 14K gold hallmark

Hi, I'm new to the forum and have trouble identifying gold hallmark on a gold cigarette case from the 1920s-1930s. The middle mark appears as crescent and crown as seen on some German silver items. However, I'm not familiar with German gold hallmarks. I'm adding a couple of photos. http://www.caesar...

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