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Unknown Marks on Beakers
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 6:34 pm
by eleazar
Hi, does anyone have an idea of age or origin? I think that the marks in the bottom are for testing the silver, is this right?
Thanks in advance!
Re: Unknown Marks on Beakers
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:42 am
by silverport
Turkish Assay marks.
Hello »eleazar«
The marks are Turkish Assay marks.
Yours image of marks is to much little for examination of details - please place another, very clear image! But please not an enlarged version of the existing file!
The line marks on the bottom are resulting from the Assayers proof.
In XIX century were the Turkish minimum fineness = 900-1,000.
In XX century were the Turkish minimum fineness = 800-1,000.
The age: I think first quarter of XX century.
Please add another, much better image of the marks - please from both items!
Thank you in advance for yours comprehension and cooperation!
Kind regards silverport
Re: Unknown Marks on Beakers
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:12 am
by Hada
Hello,
You have fine pieces here. Sah and the Turkish "turra" of Sultan Abdel Hameed are on them. These pieces are uncommon in the Middle East as they are rare, not many made. (admin edit)
Regards
Re: Unknown Marks on Beakers
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:10 am
by eleazar
Thank you very much for your help, I appreciate it !
