Old Princeton University - Sterling Marker?

[kenscott]

Hello All,

I ran across the following item with the Princeton University seal on the front. It looks very old, and I have tried to find the mark myself going through the American Hallmarks section. If you can help me determine the maker of this Sterling, I am hoping it can help me date this piece. Also, I would learn from the process. -- Kenscott

[oel]

Hi Kenscott,

The eye shaped contour with in the middle the Princeton University shield. The pictorial maker’s mark … Masonic eye/symbols?

[kenscott]

Oel,

No, I do not see anything which resembles a Masonic eye symbol. This being said, I did purchase a nice
loupe today and will be taking a closer look at the actual Princeton emblem.

I will try to get a larger scan of it to make it easier to view.

Right now, I am trying to determine the maker of the bracelet. The larger picture shows a silver hallmark
above the Sterling mark. I have not yet ran across it here on the page, but am hoping to. Might you know
who the hallmark is assigned to?

Thanks,

Kenscott

[oel]

Hi Kenscott,

No, I checked my references but no match. Let us wait and see what the other contributors may come up with.

Regards,

Oel

[2209patrick]

Hello.

I'm wondering if that might be an early mark of Katz & Ogush ?
Seems like the type of item they would have made.

x

Pat.

[kenscott]

I tried to find out what I could about Katz & Ogush after reading your reply.

What I have read shows them doing work in gold, platinum, and diamonds. I have not found
anything yet showing their work in silver or additional hallmarks.

So, it will take more research. I will try to update this when I find something more out.

Thanks for the info.

Kenscott

[kenscott]

Okay, I can now say I have scanned every major section of this web page trying to determine who's
hallmark this is.

I have yet to find it. So, now to take a different approach.

Kenscott

[2209patrick]

Sorry about that. My memory isn't what it used to be.
Check out this thread:
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... lit=kinney" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Pat.

[kenscott]

Thank you for the information. Based on the thread, yes, I do think we now have the maker.

The Kinney company is the next research subject for me. Maybe I can find which types of the
mark were used and their respective times. This will help me date the piece.

I am so glad you were able to identify this. I had looked on just about every web page I
could find to no avail.

Kenscott

[dognose]

See: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 49#p143449

Trev.