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Unknown markings, known to be pre-1880
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 3:21 pm
by travis_waldera
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this one. I've looked throughout the site and haven't seen anything like this. Any help?
Re: Unknown markings, known to be pre-1880
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 12:43 pm
by dognose
Hi,
Welcome to the Forum.
Just to save anyone cricking their neck:
I read it as JB - Pg, with the 'g' curiously being lower case.
Trev.
Re: Unknown markings, known to be pre-1880
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 1:35 pm
by travis_waldera
Thanks Trev.
I was reading it exactly the same way. This whole thing is throwing me off as I don't think I've ever seen the "old English" style of lettering on anything. I can't find any examples on this site and you are right, the lowercase g is perplexing. And to really stir up the pot, the fleur di lis!
At least I know someone else is reading it the same as I am.
Re: Unknown markings, known to be pre-1880
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 4:14 am
by dognose
Hi,
A friend has suggested the 'Pg' may be an indicator for Packfong (Paktong).
See:
http://www.925-1000.com/silverglossary4.html
Trev.
