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information on markings
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 2:50 pm
by THETRINXSTER
I am looking for identification for H.Erwin a hallmark of an eagle and the the word phila any info would be helpful it is a round serving dish with lid
thank you
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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 4:43 pm
by wev
Henry Erwin, silversmith and watchmaker listed at 167 Chestnut Street in McElroy's Philadelphia Directory of 1840
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henry erwin
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:21 pm
by THETRINXSTER
Thank you for the info, was it rare that he made a serving dish? and do you know what the eagle crest might stand for?
thank you again
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Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 12:53 am
by wev
No; he was a working smith and a retailer. Any job that came through the door was attended to -- true then, true today. The federal eagle mark was used by dozens, if not scores, of makers.
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Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:40 am
by THETRINXSTER
Thank you again for all your help it is much appreciated
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