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Unknown markings
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:18 am
by Dayce
Could anyone help me please? I have 2 golden... Things, not too sure what they are for and can't tell if they are genuine gold or just plated. I can only make out one of the markings which is Ro 554522 (note, the o is raised with a dash underneath) can provide any photos if needed.
Thank you in advance.
Re: Unknown markings
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:39 am
by dognose
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Re: Unknown markings
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:47 am
by Dayce
(admin photo edit - images too large - link only - see Posting Requirements )
Re: Unknown markings
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:03 am
by dognose
Re: Unknown markings
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:06 am
by Dayce
Can't find the matching numbers, seems to be a mystery to me...
Re: Unknown markings
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 1:23 pm
by dragonflywink
Hi ~ your registration number 554522 falls between 548920 and 575817, so the design was registered in 1910; the other mark is "EPNS" in Gothic letters, so they are made of Electro Plated Nickel Silver, if you are seeing a 'gold' color, then the plating is worn to reveal the base metal, which can sometimes have a yellowish tone.
~Cheryl
Re: Unknown markings
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2014 7:38 am
by Dayce
(admin edit - see Posting Requirements )
Dayce