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by patmerry
Sat Mar 26, 2016 6:42 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: 2 LITTLE CARS ONE HAS A NUMBER PLATE. ARE THEY SILVER MARKS OR ARE THEY A VEHICLE REGISTRATION PLATE?
Replies: 4
Views: 1745

Re: 2 LITTLE CARS ONE HAS A NUMBER PLATE. ARE THEY SILVER MARKS OR ARE THEY A VEHICLE REGISTRATION PLATE?

Guys thank you for your comments. I must be learning well as my immediate thought was Italy. Thank again. Have a great day
by patmerry
Fri Mar 25, 2016 12:24 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: 2 LITTLE CARS ONE HAS A NUMBER PLATE. ARE THEY SILVER MARKS OR ARE THEY A VEHICLE REGISTRATION PLATE?
Replies: 4
Views: 1745

2 LITTLE CARS ONE HAS A NUMBER PLATE. ARE THEY SILVER MARKS OR ARE THEY A VEHICLE REGISTRATION PLATE?

Hi I have 2 miniature silver cars, one has no markings at all and one has markings on its registration number plate. At first the markings looked familiar to me. I thought it was from Italy but after searching Italian makers and marks I don't think it is. Now i am confused because as u can (hopefull...
by patmerry
Mon Mar 21, 2016 6:59 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: SIMILAR CUP TO THE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN ONE. DIFFERENT COUNTRY DIFFERENT TIME OF MANUFACTURE?
Replies: 7
Views: 3255

Re: SIMILAR CUP TO THE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN ONE. DIFFERENT COUNTRY DIFFERENT TIME OF MANUFACTURE?

Thanks Trev, thank you AG. really help info. Very nice set from Palestine Trev. I really like the simplistic design. It has a certain edge to it. I need to think about buying some literature reference. This is deffinitely the most helpful online resource available in my language though. Thanks again...
by patmerry
Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:36 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: SIMILAR CUP TO THE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN ONE. DIFFERENT COUNTRY DIFFERENT TIME OF MANUFACTURE?
Replies: 7
Views: 3255

Re: SIMILAR CUP TO THE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN ONE. DIFFERENT COUNTRY DIFFERENT TIME OF MANUFACTURE?

wow! spot on. exactly the same, definitely not a coincidence. Thank you very much. Have u any idea what
c o b or the small 17 refers too?
by patmerry
Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:19 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: SIMILAR CUP TO THE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN ONE. DIFFERENT COUNTRY DIFFERENT TIME OF MANUFACTURE?
Replies: 7
Views: 3255

Re: SIMILAR CUP TO THE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN ONE. DIFFERENT COUNTRY DIFFERENT TIME OF MANUFACTURE?

Actually just looked agin, I don't think the upside down hallmark is 833, I think it is 883.
by patmerry
Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:12 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: SIMILAR CUP TO THE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN ONE. DIFFERENT COUNTRY DIFFERENT TIME OF MANUFACTURE?
Replies: 7
Views: 3255

SIMILAR CUP TO THE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN ONE. DIFFERENT COUNTRY DIFFERENT TIME OF MANUFACTURE?

Hi I have another cup I cannot identify. The cup was found in the same box of sundries as the one made in Budapest. Although this is made in a different country and possible a different time? I have a feeling for Israel but I am not sure at all. It is probably safe to assume the upside down 833 is t...
by patmerry
Wed Mar 16, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN SILVER ? WITH LOMBARD OWL AND MAKERS MARK?
Replies: 3
Views: 2563

Re: AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN SILVER ? WITH LOMBARD OWL AND MAKERS MARK?

Thanks AG for the Lombard details, interesting read. So if a Polish citizen of the time had a piece of silver they wanted to sell at an auction or privately, they needed it punched by a government body or the auction house before it could be sold legally. A cup manufactured in Budapest for sale eith...
by patmerry
Wed Mar 16, 2016 12:33 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN SILVER ? WITH LOMBARD OWL AND MAKERS MARK?
Replies: 3
Views: 2563

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN SILVER ? WITH LOMBARD OWL AND MAKERS MARK?

Hi, I recently purchased a box of sundries and found this lovely cup amongst it. I can see the diana head, budapest P, 800 fineness and manufacture date circa. 1872-1922. I am a little confused regarding the lombard owl head. I thought they were only added to pieces that didn't have a makers mark? A...

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