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by babclasic
Thu Aug 01, 2019 9:09 pm
Forum: Scandinavian Silver
Topic: Norway 1803 Spoon <crown> C VD - makers mark help
Replies: 6
Views: 7280

Re: Norway 1803 Spoon <crown> C VD - makers mark help

Thanks so much for the maker's info on this spoon. Now all the hallmarks are explained. I find it interesting that these older pieces were marked with a zodiac sign. Not quite sure why certain days of the zodiac period would be important? Could be the day range it was made in... or could be a signif...
by babclasic
Thu Jul 11, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: Scandinavian Silver
Topic: Norway 1803 Spoon <crown> C VD - makers mark help
Replies: 6
Views: 7280

Re: Norway 1803 Spoon <crown> C VD - makers mark help

Warren, Yes, that post is very helpful - not sure how I missed that one when searching. Anyway... the one unsolved thing after reading that is the 3rd mark down on my spoon which may be a cursive "M" and one other intertwined letter. That appears to be the all important makers mark but who...
by babclasic
Wed Jun 26, 2019 5:21 pm
Forum: Scandinavian Silver
Topic: Norway 1803 Spoon <crown> C VD - makers mark help
Replies: 6
Views: 7280

Norway 1803 Spoon <crown> C VD - makers mark help

This 8-1/2 serving spoon has mono EB LB on semi-primitively engraved handle front. Handle has full Norway hallmarks and need help sorting them out. Pretty certain the <crown C VD> is the city mark and 1803 is date made. Also perhaps the hash mark is a Gemini sign? But I need help with the cursive &q...
by babclasic
Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:45 pm
Forum: American Jewelry
Topic: Sterling mark help - jewelry
Replies: 4
Views: 8583

Re: Sterling mark help - jewelry

@spyder Can you please re-post the images for this ring? I have a "Large D with small vertical TR" bracelet that is stamped Sterling instead of the usual 925 or China 925 Jay King uses. Is that what these pictures show? Pretty sure this cuff bracelet with spiny oyster heart and also turquo...
by babclasic
Mon May 02, 2016 4:45 pm
Forum: Native American Silver
Topic: Sterling Bolo Pictoral Hallmark Only Who is it?
Replies: 0
Views: 2963

Sterling Bolo Pictoral Hallmark Only Who is it?

This turquoise bolo tie was acquired in the U.S. Southwest probably in the 70s. The only visible mark on the sterling (tested) is a figural head with "headdress". The tie clip itself is American with a John Day Arizona patent bolo clip (3675277). The stone is a Royston mine stone my best g...
by babclasic
Mon May 02, 2016 4:16 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Help identify P L Co Hallmark on Sterling Candle Holder
Replies: 2
Views: 1853

Re: Help identify P L Co Hallmark on Sterling Candle Holder

Thanks for letting me know... I will keep hoping somebody will recognize the mark.
Doug
by babclasic
Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:38 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Help identify P L Co Hallmark on Sterling Candle Holder
Replies: 2
Views: 1853

Help identify P L Co Hallmark on Sterling Candle Holder

Hi, My fist post - use this site all the time - great Got an old "Sterling" candle holder that is said to be from the 1920s or earlier. Only marking is on the bottom plate with P in square , L in square and concentric little o within large C in square . Please identify this mark. Overall t...

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