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Need help dating Newcastle item and ID maker
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:00 am
by muraille
I am confused about these hallmarks. I don't think there is any doubt that it is Newcastle, but I am not sure about the date as the "k" doesn't seem to be a capital letter and the small "k" for 1873 is not supposed to be in a shield. Also, I can't find a CH maker for Newcastle. Of course, there is Charles Horner for Chester, but I don't think he ever had a Newcastle origin for his jewelry. Or is it a badly stamped Chester? Please help as this is a very pretty bracelet! Many thanks.
Re: Need help dating Newcastle item and ID maker
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:56 pm
by dognose
Hi,
Your images are too small to be seen, but for sure, this piece is not Newcastle.
Trev.
Re: Need help dating Newcastle item and ID maker
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:29 pm
by muraille
Dear dognose,
Sorry about that. Here is a link to a big photo, with many thanks for your help:
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Re: Need help dating Newcastle item and ID maker
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 6:01 pm
by dognose
Hi Muraille,
Your bracelet was assayed at Chester in 1960. Although the maker's mark is somewhat worn, it would appear to be that of Charles Horner Ltd.
Trev.
Re: Need help dating Newcastle item and ID maker
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 6:05 pm
by muraille
Thank you so much Trev for the prompt reply.
