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Russian hallmark?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:05 am
by emilgaigns
Hi. Can someone help me identifying this hallmark? Looks Russian but I’m not so sure.
Thanks.
Re: Russian hallmark?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:11 am
by emilgaigns
Forgot to mention. This is a cane with a sword inside. Here are some more photos
Re: Russian hallmark?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:14 pm
by Qrt.S
Mind my asking, but what makes you think it might be Russian?
Re: Russian hallmark?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:20 pm
by emilgaigns
It was advertised as “russian” and also it comes from an ex Soviet state. 85 can be a hallmark for silver in Russia.
Re: Russian hallmark?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:29 pm
by Qrt.S
Sorry to say this, but on these sites it has been stated many times that "Believe only in your eyes on your own knowledge. If you you don't know what you intend to buy, don't!" Unfortunately the seller usually tells you incredible stories of an objects origin. Only in order to distract you. The mark on your cane has nothing to do with neither Russia nor Soviet.
Re: Russian hallmark?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 2:29 pm
by emilgaigns
I haven’t bought it. I just only asked what it is.
What kind of hallmark do you think it is? French maybe?
Re: Russian hallmark?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 3:06 pm
by Qrt.S
Not French. I don't think it is a hallmark at all. More likely a maker's mark. is it actually a silver mark at all ? In your previous message you mentioned that "it comes from an ex. Soviet state". What state may I ask or were you satisfied with only "ex Soviet origin"!? Unfortunately you have been fed with typical seller's nonsense sales pitch.