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- Fri Jul 26, 2024 6:32 am
- Forum: London Hallmarks
- Topic: Unusual hallmarks on teapot
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Re: Unusual hallmarks on teapot
The Chinese export marks look similar to the genuine British hallmarks, but these 2 look the same. If it wasn't for the incorrect order, I wouldn't even have doubts.
- Fri Jul 26, 2024 6:30 am
- Forum: London Hallmarks
- Topic: Unusual hallmarks on teapot
- Replies: 4
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Re: Unusual hallmarks on teapot
Yes, they're the same.. The weird thing is, that even the wear looks the same on my other 18th century pieces, such as the face of then lion, and the head of George III. The size & shape of the hallmarks matches my other silver pieces Perhaps Chinese Export Marks. See: https://www.925-1000.com/c...
- Thu Jul 25, 2024 7:29 pm
- Forum: London Hallmarks
- Topic: Unusual hallmarks on teapot
- Replies: 4
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Unusual hallmarks on teapot
Dear all! I had this teapot and creamer in my possession for over 2 years now, I got it at an estate sale in the US. The hallmark seems to be a George III (1786 - 1821) silver hallmark, however the date marks and markers marks are rubbed away on both pieces, due to wear. The other thing, which makes...
- Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:04 pm
- Forum: London Hallmarks
- Topic: Fake hallmarks?
- Replies: 4
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Fake hallmarks?
Dear all, I have recently purchased a pair of candlesticks from the States, sold as sterling silver, made by George Hunter I in 1752, London. Before shipping, I have asked the seller to take some photos of the item. I am still awaiting delivery, however, upon closer inspection of the images, I have ...