J.M in a lozenge the Sponsor/Import mark of Joseph Morpurgo

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J.M in a lozenge the Sponsor/Import mark of Joseph Morpurgo

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British sponsor mark J.M in a lozenge for Joseph Morpurgo who was noted as a foreign (Dutch) dealer and registered his mark on 16 September 1892. Reference J.D. Culme's two-volume work entitled The directory of gold & silversmiths jewellers & allied traders 1838-1914 (Woodbridge, Antique Collectors' Club, 1987, Vol. II) gratiude Library of the Goldsmiths.Co.UK. The Dutch based company was founded by Joseph M. Morpurgo in 1869
London import marks for 1892.

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http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=43930

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Re: J.M in a lozenge the Sponsor/Import mark of Joseph Morpurgo

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Hi Peter,

Thanks for sharing the information.

The address Joseph Morpurgo used with his registration at the London Assay Office was 9, Sandringham Road, Dalston, London.

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