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Need help identifying these hallmarks

Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 1:01 pm
by KonradvonMarburg
I bought this snuff box recently. Can anyone tell me what the hallmarks represent/mean/date, etc?

https://imgur.com/a/W2AYlHE

Re: Need help identifying these hallmarks

Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 1:09 pm
by dognose
Hi,

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Re: Need help identifying these hallmarks

Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 1:16 pm
by AG2012
J.G. Joseph Gloster, Birmingnham, date letter d for 1903.
Regards

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Re: Need help identifying these hallmarks

Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 1:50 pm
by KonradvonMarburg
Are you sure it is 1903. The vendor said it was 1899?

Is there a table on the web where I can see what letters date it to 1903 vs 1899?

Re: Need help identifying these hallmarks

Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 1:54 pm
by KonradvonMarburg
Oh I found a table. It is indeed 1903. Thank you. :)

Re: Need help identifying these hallmarks

Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 2:18 pm
by silvermakersmarks
Your vendor must have been confused between Birmingham and London, where the date letter d is indeed 1899, albeit in a completely different punch shape.

Phil

Re: Need help identifying these hallmarks

Posted: Sat May 27, 2023 12:50 pm
by KonradvonMarburg
That makes sense. Thanks so much for the information.