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Unknown mark, help needed please

Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 1:31 pm
by RoyJ99
Just bought this small bowl and looking for information on the mark. 925 silver I know but it's the maker I'm after, it is possible that a letter has been rubbed away at the start of the mark.

thanks

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Re: Unknown mark, help needed please

Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 1:45 pm
by dognose
Hi Roy,

The likely Greek candidate:

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I'll let you pronounce it!

Trev.

Re: Unknown mark, help needed please

Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 2:03 pm
by RoyJ99
That's the one, spot on as usual Trev, thank you.

Re: Unknown mark, help needed please

Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 2:12 pm
by RoyJ99
quick follow up, does anyone know of any online resources where I can find information on this maker or Greek silver in general.

Re: Unknown mark, help needed please

Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 2:18 pm
by AG2012
Trev is right - it`s Greek MOSCHOS (ΜΟΣΧΟΣ cursive Mόσχος - family name derived from calf)