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- Thu Feb 24, 2022 4:15 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Coffee set – help with hallmarks
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Re: Coffee set – help with hallmarks
I have been able to find another source for Portuguese maker's marks. According to this document the maker of the sugar bowl whose mark is "CIMS" is Ciriilo Jose Maz da Silva (page 246, #79). I have also found other pieces online attributed to him that look similar. I am wondering if the d...
- Fri Feb 18, 2022 1:35 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Coffee set – help with hallmarks
- Replies: 10
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Re: Coffee set – help with hallmarks
Buenas dias! I am sooooooo excited to get this information. Honestly, if you could see me you would think I won the lottery. I'm having a hard time typing because I can't sit still and I have so many questions! And my questions have questions! -Can you share your source for the marks with me? Do you...
- Wed Feb 16, 2022 12:14 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Coffee set – help with hallmarks
- Replies: 10
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Re: Coffee set – help with hallmarks
I'm wondering if the "L" with the star over it could signify Lisbon. Does anyone else have any ideas on a way to identify the maker? Other sources? Any advice is greatly appreciated!
- Tue Feb 15, 2022 12:03 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Coffee set – help with hallmarks
- Replies: 10
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Re: Coffee set – help with hallmarks
Thank you! When I couldn't figure out the duty or date stamp I began to suspect that they were not really made in London... I do know that they are very old and have been in the same family for at least four generations. I am researching the family to determine whose initials are engraved on the set.
- Mon Feb 14, 2022 6:54 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Coffee set – help with hallmarks
- Replies: 10
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Coffee set – help with hallmarks
Set of coffee pot, sugar bowl and creamer. I need help identifying the hallmarks. Have been doing some online research and I’m just stuck! Picture of the complete set: https://i.postimg.cc/Rh7KxMQM/IMG-8344-set.jpg Here’s what I think I know: -They look like they are British sterling (silver standar...