Silver Watch Hallmarks

jon6398 · Post by **jon6398** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 7:02 pm

I would like some help in identifying the hallmarks. It has been suggested to me that the "GS" may be a makers mark for "George Smith". Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Jon
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Post by **2209patrick** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 7:36 pm

The mark with sort of a horseshoe in it is a London import mark used since 1906. The London date letter "T" looks like 1914 to me.
I believe the GS mark was used by the British importer George Stockwell. He was in business at least as early as 1907.

Regards,
Pat.

jon6398 · Post by **jon6398** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 5:27 am

2209patrick
Thankyou very much. That is exteremely helpful.
I have one very simple question, is the "925" mark sterling silver.
Regards
Jon.

Hose_dk · Post by **Hose_dk** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 5:52 am

That is easy to answer - yes.
925 is corresponding to sterling.

jon6398 · Post by **jon6398** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 1:48 pm

Many thanks for your help. The watch is currently not working. Knowing about its history will make restoring it more enjoyable.
Regards
Jon