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Miniature Asian silver cup, id needed.

Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:51 pm
by niceguy1
HI

I have this miniature Asian silver cup & i'd lke help to id the hallmarks.

I don't know which way is the right side up! so put photos of both ways.

it measures 3 inches tall.


THANKS

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Re: Miniature Asian silver cup, id needed.

Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 1:58 am
by davidross
That's the circular trademark of the retailer, the Mitsukoshi Department Store.

The second mark is, of course, a jungin mark.

Regards,
DR

Re: Miniature Asian silver cup, id needed.

Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:48 am
by niceguy1
David your knowledge is amazing!

so this is Japanese silver, any chance to narrow it down datewise?

Re: Miniature Asian silver cup, id needed.

Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:08 am
by niceguy1
I should add that the inside is more oval shaped rather than round, or is it just bent out of shape?

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Re: Miniature Asian silver cup, id needed.

Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:48 am
by dognose
Hi,

Some details of the Mitsukoshi Department Storeare to found here: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... shi#p81386

Trev.