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by doublestruck
Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:38 am
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: London tankard need help
Replies: 4
Views: 2722

Re: London tankard need help

I'm shedding another tear. A great example of marks; however not of the period. The silver has been altered in the Victorian period (very common) and now is quite deceptive. Is it a Vicky piece with a fulse bottom? or a georgian piece which is now not original?
by doublestruck
Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:28 am
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: William Comyns mark together with «H. GREAVES NEW ST BIRMINCHAM» engraving ????
Replies: 4
Views: 3379

Re: William Comyns mark together with «H. GREAVES NEW ST BIRMINCHAM» engraving ????

Supplier vs Retailer.

You may find there are many more examples and discoveries of the above.
by doublestruck
Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:24 am
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: London 1765, unknown maker?
Replies: 3
Views: 2438

Re: London 1765, unknown maker?

I agree/or concur.
It's just a shame its been altered into a vicky decoration. (and I shed a tear).
by doublestruck
Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:28 am
Forum: Family Crests
Topic: Crest on Spoons
Replies: 4
Views: 4378

Re: Crest on Spoons

And.... your point is? Although the article written in the link is correct, of sorts, it is also incorrect. There are such things as family crests; and seen often on items of silver carrying two crests (often explained as an example of two persons joining in marriage). But I then pose the question.....
by doublestruck
Sat Jan 30, 2016 9:19 am
Forum: York Hallmarks
Topic: Cattle & Barber Salts
Replies: 5
Views: 20075

Re: Cattle & Barber Salts

They are A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.

Kind wish
K
by doublestruck
Sat Jan 30, 2016 8:33 am
Forum: Family Crests
Topic: Hall Crest
Replies: 4
Views: 3640

Re: Hall Crest

by doublestruck
Sat Jan 30, 2016 8:28 am
Forum: Family Crests
Topic: Hall Crest
Replies: 4
Views: 3640

Re: Hall Crest

It's actually WHISKY referring to Scotland.
by doublestruck
Sat Jan 30, 2016 5:59 am
Forum: Family Crests
Topic: Crest on Spoons
Replies: 4
Views: 4378

Re: Crest on Spoons

According to Fairbairns; Plate 84,Crest 5. ROGERS, Bart., Devonshire, on a mount, a roebuck, current, proper, attired and gorged with a ducal coronet (that's the crown around his throat), between two branches of laurel. ROGERS family motto is: Nos nostraque Deo. Translation: We and Ours to God. Nice...

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