www.925-1000.com

does anyone know where these hallmarks are from ? i know the 1st stamp is a person on a horse. im just not sure where they are from.
thank you

Hi,


Could be silver-plated.
See;
http://www.925-1000.com/a_platenumbers.html


Oel.

Hi.
I don't think it's plated

The letters say stg

Thanks though. Ill look at the link properly when I get home.

Hi Gary,

It's South African and dates to the 1950's-1960's era.

The name of the maker is unknown to me, but his mark represents a lad by the name of Dick King who rode from Durban to Grahamstown to carry the message that Durban was being attacked by the Boers, he's a South African legend. The 'STG' indicates sterling and this is confirmed by the national mark of the springbok head. I'm not aware of a date letter system being used in SA, but perhaps that 'Z' mark can cast new light on this.

Now do me a favour, it would be great if you could post a clear sharp image of the mark for our records.

Trev.

thanks trev for the help.
ive only got iphone for taking pics on but will take it out in the day light tomorrow and get a pic

Many thanks Gary, it's appreciated.

Trev.

hi trev
hope this ones ok. it's the best i can get with my phone camera.

thanks for the help much appreciated.

Hi Gary,

Many thanks for your help. The image will be most useful.

Trev.

Hi guys - here's another example of the same silversmith's marks - this time with a date letter G or possibly a C- also on a set of three napkin rings. And like a lot of modern South African silver, what they lack in style or design, they make up for in weight.
regards Frank

PS hope this doesn't violate posting rules