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A new contribution to the British Hallmarks library/references follows.

These photos are of a sterling silver coin purse with chain & leather internals intact.

It was definitely made in Birmingham in 1915, but I’m unsure of the maker.

The maker mark is worn but appears to be ‘K&H’ in three circles.

Unfortunately, to-date, I have not found any reference anywhere to makers ‘K&H’.

All the best.

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Silver Coin Purse, Birmingham, 1915 — Marks
The maker mark is worn: I think it is ‘K&H’ in three circles (but have not found any reference anywhere to makers ‘K&H’).

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Silver Coin Purse, Birmingham 1915


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Silver Coin Purse, Birmingham 1915 — Leather internal 1


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Silver Coin Purse, Birmingham 1915 — Leather internal 2

I see it as 'E.J.H'. - which is the mark of EJ Houlston.
Regards
John

Hi Cris,

Thanks for this mark image.

See Edwin Joseph Houlston Ltd. on page seven of Some Birmingham Trade Cards and Advertisements

and: http://www.925-1000.com/dlBirmingham2.html#M

Trev.

Dear John,

I'm so sorry - this is the first time I've revisited this thread since posting images of my silver purse/bag - and I just saw your reply post today.

It was so very thoughtful of you to share your knowledge of the Birmingham silver marker mark;

E. J. Houlston;

with me and this forum.

I can see now that the mark was less likely K & H - and most likely E.J.H., before time and use worn it down.

There was no way I would have picked that up, without you.

Your thoughtfulness in sharing your knowledge in replying is very much appreciated - thank you, Cris.

A big thank you also to Trev (again) for his wonderful timeliness in acknowledging your contribution, and for providing me a link to additional info. (Trev, you do fantastic work here... just wanted to acknowledge everything you do that benefits others :-) )

I haven't been back to this site for a while and I can't believe that I've just found out 3 out of 4 of my puzzles have been solved in the interim - wow!

What a fantastic group of people you all are!