Possibly Spratling? Help with date, validity of mark, style?
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:21 pm
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This is one of my first big silver pieces - weighs over 500 grams and measures 8" diameter on top, 3 & 7/8" tall with 4 & 3/4" diameter base. There are 3 silver balls going around the rim and carved lines going around the balls and bordering the rim. The inside has a hammered finish along with a little tarnish and some scratches (looks like it was actually used - hopefully this is a good sign). I have read that there are a large amount of knock-offs, and from the research I've already done it looks good (but my eye is untrained). Any help with any background info whatsoever is greatly appreciated - thank you in advance!