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Is this a mark for Chester?
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 4:42 pm
by lnbrown53
HI! This is a brooch with maker's mark A.J.C., which I thought could be Alfred James Cheshire. But the city mark seems to be Chester, and he was located in Birmingham. I'm so confused. Am I correct that the city mark is Cheshire? In which case the A.J.C. is unknown (to me).
Thanks, Laura
Re: Is this a mark for Chester?
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:18 pm
by silvermakersmarks
Hi and welcome to the forum
Yes, this is a Chester hallmark and yes, AJC is Alfred James Cheshire. Many Birmingham silversmiths sent silver to Chester for assaying. I understand that this was due to Chester offering a faster turn-round.
Phil
Re: Is this a mark for Chester?
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:44 pm
by lnbrown53
Thank you sooo much!