Unknown markings, known to be pre-1880

[travis_waldera]

I'm not sure if this is the right place for this one. I've looked throughout the site and haven't seen anything like this. Any help?

[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

Just to save anyone cricking their neck:



I read it as JB - Pg, with the 'g' curiously being lower case.

Trev.

[travis_waldera]

Thanks Trev.

I was reading it exactly the same way. This whole thing is throwing me off as I don't think I've ever seen the "old English" style of lettering on anything. I can't find any examples on this site and you are right, the lowercase g is perplexing. And to really stir up the pot, the fleur di lis!

At least I know someone else is reading it the same as I am.

[dognose]

Hi,

A friend has suggested the 'Pg' may be an indicator for Packfong (Paktong).

See: http://www.925-1000.com/silverglossary4.html

Trev.