Hallmarks on shaving brush

slcsteve · Post by **slcsteve** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:50 pm

There are 3 marks as well as a makers name on the bottom of the brush. The mark on the right is the profile of a seated lady. The letter is 'N' and the other mark is the profile of a lion. Any info or help would be greatly appreciated.

Steve

georgiansilver · Post by **georgiansilver** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 6:06 am

Hi there.
What you appear to have is a Britannia silver item which has a date letter for London 1928-9..... Britannia silver is of higher grade than the usual sterling 925. As I remember it is around 958 parts pure but don't quote me on that.
Best wishes, Mike.

slcsteve · Post by **slcsteve** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:39 am

Hi Mike

Thanks very much for the reply and info.

regards.......Steve

slcsteve · Post by **slcsteve** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:24 am

One more question. Can anyone provide information on the maker. The marking is 'B.M.C. Ltd' enclosed in a rectangular frame.

thanks again.

Steve