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Unknown Hallmarks

Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2018 6:28 am
by swschultz
I recently acquired two large bowl-type plates that are hallmarked. I have absolutely no idea what the hallmarks represent. I'm sure that I'm posting to the wrong area. I wish that there was a section titled something such as "unknown", but currently this doesn't exist. Please forgive my posting to the wrong place. I realize that the hallmarks are hard to read. Any and all information is greatly appreciated.

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Re: Unknown Hallmarks

Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2018 6:36 am
by AG2012
Hi,
IMHO this is pewter.The metal,being much softer, is easily distinguished from silver or silverplate.
Regards

Re: Unknown Hallmarks

Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2018 6:46 am
by dognose
Hi,

I agree with AG2012, they are pewter marks.

Trev.

Re: Unknown Hallmarks

Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2018 7:12 am
by swschultz
Thanks for the confirmation on the material. I guess I’m truly posting in the wrong place. Any thoughts on where I can attempt to get these marks deciphered?

Thanks again,

Scott

Re: Unknown Hallmarks

Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2018 7:45 am
by AG2012
Crowned X was British quality mark on pewter in XVIII century.
See here:
http://www.pewterbank.com/Crowned_X_Mar ... .....9.pdf

Regards