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by pj2015
Fri Dec 25, 2015 9:35 pm
Forum: Gold Marks - Worldwide
Topic: Help reading a worn-out hallmark on a gold cross
Replies: 4
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Re: Help reading a worn-out hallmark on a gold cross

Ah I see, yes it clearly says that above which make total sense now. "The same letters were used for Gold, which has been marked in Birmingham since 1824, but with a background of a square with cut corners. There may be some variations in backgrounds during the late 19th century, especially on ...
by pj2015
Fri Dec 25, 2015 5:47 am
Forum: Gold Marks - Worldwide
Topic: Help reading a worn-out hallmark on a gold cross
Replies: 4
Views: 5817

Re: Help reading a worn-out hallmark on a gold cross

Thanks for the quick really Trev. Can you explain to a layman why the date mark doesn't have the bottom edge shield style curves of that series? I did wonder about the 1944 U but was swayed by the oral history and the shapes in this reference https://theassayoffice.co.uk/help-with-hallmarks/date-let...
by pj2015
Fri Dec 25, 2015 4:36 am
Forum: Gold Marks - Worldwide
Topic: Help reading a worn-out hallmark on a gold cross
Replies: 4
Views: 5817

Help reading a worn-out hallmark on a gold cross

Hi, I've been trying to identify this gold cross which is a recently recovered family heirloom, anecdotally going back into Australian mid C19th (great-great-grandmother!). I can see the Birmingham anchor, and clearly the "P. Bros" maker mark which appears similar to the Purcell Bros. alth...

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