Unknown Mark on silver box from Sudan 1936 for ID

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Atlantia
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Unknown Mark on silver box from Sudan 1936 for ID

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Hi All,

Here's a heavy silver box with islamic script that shows it was made in Omdurman (The Sudan) in 1936.
There is a tiny stamp on the catch and I have no idea about it.
If anyone has any idea's I'd appreciate it.

Thanks
Gene

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Atlantia
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Re: Unknown Mark on silver box from Sudan 1936 for ID

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Anyone have any thoughts?
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Re: Unknown Mark on silver box from Sudan 1936 for ID

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Come on peeps. Somebody must have some experience of Sudanese silverwork?
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Re: Unknown Mark on silver box from Sudan 1936 for ID

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Hi Gene,

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As, to my knowledge, there has never been a system of hallmarking in the Sudan, I can only guess the mark can be one of only two things, it's either a maker's mark, or possibly the import mark of another country.

Trev.
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Re: Unknown Mark on silver box from Sudan 1936 for ID

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Hi Trev,

Thanks for the help. I guess it might remain unidentified in that case.
:(

ATB
Gene
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