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Help in identifying mark "BHR"
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:14 pm
by michelea12345
Hello Everyone,
I've been trying a for quite a few years to research this hallmark on my clamper bracelet. It is a stunning design, but I cannot find out who the designer is. I've had a few other people tell me they have the same hallmark on their jewelry, but cannot figure it out. Would anyone be able to help me? Thank you for your time.
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Re: Help in identifying mark "BHR"
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 1:50 am
by spark
I was just in the middle of asking for help on a piece with the exact same marks, the bell with a 3 inside, and BHR inside the MEXICO 925 TAXCO mark.
Crazy coincidence. Im gonna just hang out here with you. I will put pics on 2marrow but mine is a 3" sun looking piece with an Easter Island looking head in the center, Stone or glass Im not sure but Im leaning to glass.
Re: Help in identifying mark "BHR"
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 11:32 am
by WarrenKundis
Good morning Michelea and Spark,
The eagle assay mark with the number 3 is a numerical code for the city of Taxco. The best recourse for the Mexican hallmarks is "The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks: Hecho en Mexico" by Billie Hougart. Part of it is available online, was unable to identify BHR. If your in the US you might want to try the inter-loan library program through your local public library. For a flat fee you may be able to review the text without making a purchase unless you collect Mexican silver.
good luck
Warren
Re: Help in identifying mark "BHR"
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 12:36 pm
by michelea12345
Thank you Warren and Spark. I've run across a few people who have pieces with this hallmark, but they cannot identify the designer. I will buy a copy of the book online and see if that helps. If not, at least it will help in my future purchases of Mexican Silver. I am hoping that somebody in this world of 7 billion people will know this hallmark and its designer's name.
Re: Help in identifying mark "BHR"
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 1:19 pm
by WarrenKundis
Was just trying to see if the author had an accessible e-mail, no luck. But his latest 2013 edition is available on amazon. If you find the answer please post that here.
Good hunting.
Warren
Re: Help in identifying mark "BHR"
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 3:20 pm
by michelea12345
I'm going to try and get in touch with the publishing house. Perhaps they can forward an email to him. I"ll keep everyone posted if I find anything.
Thanks,
Michele