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What do my hallmarks say?
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 12:14 pm
by Nagchampa99
Dear all
Please forgive any errors within this post, I am at the end of my tether, it has just taken me the best part of 30 mins to work out how to post!!
Could any kind soul decipher the hallmarks on my silver hip flask cover.. ahh have just come up against another problem.. how do I attach the image I have of the marks??
HELP!
Re: What do my hallmarks say?
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 5:52 am
by dognose
Hi,
Not hallmarks I'm afraid, only maker's marks as the item is silver plated.
See Atkin Brothers at:
http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_A2.html
Trev.
Re: What do my hallmarks say?
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 6:35 am
by Nagchampa99
Ok thanks Trev, interesting nonetheless.
Any clues as to what the 1783 means?
I had previously assumed it to be the date.
Kind Rgds
David
Re: What do my hallmarks say?
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 6:46 am
by dognose
Hi David,
No, the '1783' would be an internal factory mark, probably relating to a model, batch or order number.
Trev.
Re: What do my hallmarks say?
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 7:13 am
by Nagchampa99
Oh ok thanks for that, always learning here!
While I have you here would you mind looking at the next 5 images (a vanity mirror and cigarette case- I think?)
Again I'm unsure what markings denote silver from silver plated items?
Thanks again Trev for your attention, very much appreciated.
Rgds
David
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Re: What do my hallmarks say?
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 7:29 am
by dognose
Hi David,
You need to start two separate new topics for these items. Place both of them in the 'Birmingham Hallmarks' section of the forum.
Trev.
Re: What do my hallmarks say?
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 8:09 am
by Nagchampa99
Ok thanks Trev, once again I appreciate your guidance.
Rgds
David