Michael Keating was sentenced to six months' imprisonment and fined a massive £50, a fortune at the time, following the court case in 1777. I think the fact he bounced back from this shows the extent of his business.
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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:04 pm
- Forum: Irish Hallmarks
- Topic: Small Ladle - Dublin - maker MK, date letter rubbed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 109
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:38 am
- Forum: Flatware Pattern Identification
- Topic: Reed & Barton - Classic Rose pattern
- Replies: 2
- Views: 763
Re: Reed & Barton - Classic Rose pattern
Reed & Barton - Taunton, Mass. - 1958
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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:25 am
- Forum: Museum Exhibitions - Silver - Temporary
- Topic: Apprentice to Masterpiece - London - Until 25-4-2024
- Replies: 0
- Views: 18
Apprentice to Masterpiece - London - Until 25-4-2024
The Goldsmiths’ Centre 42 Britton Street London EC1M 5AD Apprentice to Masterpiece: The Work of the Goldsmiths’ Apprentices Exhibition Until 25th April 2024 See the astonishing Masterpieces of four apprentices in our free Apprentice to Masterpiece: The Work of the Goldsmiths’ Apprentices exhibition ...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:16 am
- Forum: Contributors' Notes
- Topic: Some Macabre Stories of the Silver Trade
- Replies: 1017
- Views: 487602
Re: Some Macabre Stories of the Silver Trade
EDWIN SHELBY Ludington, Michigan Killed in Auto Accident Edwin Shelby, Ludington, Mich., Meets Sudden Death When Car Goes Into a Ditch ELGIN, ILL.—As briefly reported in the last issue of The Jewelers' Circular, Edwin Shelby, aged 35 years, son-in-law of Otto A. Starke, Ludington, Mich., former pro...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:38 am
- Forum: Irish Hallmarks
- Topic: Small Ladle - Dublin - maker MK, date letter rubbed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 109
Re: Small Ladle - Dublin - maker MK, date letter rubbed
Michael Keating appeared in court in 1776, accused of a counterfeiting a Duty mark. The Duty mark at this time in Ireland was the figure of Hibernia, it was introduced in 1730 following an Act of Parliament in 1729 that imposed a Duty of 6d. per ounce on gold and silver. In reality it was not a Gove...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:35 am
- Forum: Silver of the Americas - Single Image
- Topic: Help identifying a maker's mark symbol
- Replies: 8
- Views: 103
Re: Help identifying a maker's mark symbol
Another example of the mark:
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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:25 am
- Forum: Contributors' Notes
- Topic: Some Advertisements of the Lesser-Known Outfits of the American Silver and Jewelry Trade
- Replies: 158
- Views: 141437
Re: Some Advertisements of the Lesser-Known Outfits of the American Silver and Jewelry Trade
GED Mfg. Co.
2, Maiden Lane, New York
Ged Mfg. Co. - New York - 1928
Ged Mfg. Co. - New York - 1928
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2, Maiden Lane, New York
Ged Mfg. Co. - New York - 1928
Ged Mfg. Co. - New York - 1928
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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:18 am
- Forum: Contributors' Notes
- Topic: Italian Silverware and Jewellery Manufacturers
- Replies: 9153
- Views: 6466684
Re: Italian Silverware and Jewellery Manufacturers
SOLO ARGENTO Solo Argento di Bondi Angelo Via N A Appalto 37 52044 Cortona (AR) Italia Italian Registration No.: 1925 AR (assigned **-**-****) http://www.925-1000.com/td/f/Italian-3/1925-AR.jpg Workers in precious metals. The business of Angelo Bondi. It is thought doubtful that this firm ever went...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:06 am
- Forum: Contributors' Notes
- Topic: Scandinavian Silversmith Advertisements
- Replies: 100
- Views: 49893
Re: Scandinavian Silversmith Advertisements
JUST ANDERSEN
Denmark
James McCreery & Co. - New York - 1928
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Denmark
James McCreery & Co. - New York - 1928
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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:50 am
- Forum: Contributors' Notes
- Topic: Connell of Cheapside
- Replies: 34
- Views: 39468
Re: Connell of Cheapside
Connell - London - 1905
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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:48 am
- Forum: Contributors' Notes
- Topic: Cigarette and Cigar Lighter Manufacturers - Advertisements and Information
- Replies: 97
- Views: 77920
Re: Cigarette and Cigar Lighter Manufacturers - Advertisements and Information
GOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS Co. Ltd.
112, Regent Street, London
The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd. - London - 1928
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112, Regent Street, London
The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd. - London - 1928
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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:47 am
- Forum: Contributors' Notes
- Topic: The West Indian and Caribbean Trade - Information and Advertisements
- Replies: 107
- Views: 73989
Re: The West Indian and Caribbean Trade - Information and Advertisements
FRANK PETER Ltd.
14, Frederick Street, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad
Frank Peter Ltd. - Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - 1953
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14, Frederick Street, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad
Frank Peter Ltd. - Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - 1953
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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 4:16 am
- Forum: Contributors' Notes
- Topic: Information Regarding the Poole Silver Co.
- Replies: 63
- Views: 4907
Re: Information Regarding the Poole Silver Co.
Pewter by Poole - Taunton, Mass. - 1930
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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 4:12 am
- Forum: Contributors' Notes
- Topic: Asprey and Co. - Information and Advertisements
- Replies: 97
- Views: 26956
Re: Asprey and Co. - Information and Advertisements
Asprey & Co. Ltd. - London - 1959
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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 4:09 am
- Forum: Contributors' Notes
- Topic: Information Regarding J.W. Benson Ltd.
- Replies: 123
- Views: 43322
Re: Information Regarding J.W. Benson Ltd.
J.W. Benson - London - 1912
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- Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:02 pm
- Forum: Silver of the Americas - Single Image
- Topic: Help identifying a maker's mark symbol
- Replies: 8
- Views: 103
Re: Help identifying a maker's mark symbol
Hi,
Welcome to the Forum.
See Bell Trading Post here: https://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_B3.html
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Welcome to the Forum.
See Bell Trading Post here: https://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_B3.html
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- Tue Apr 16, 2024 1:51 pm
- Forum: European Jewelry
- Topic: Medaillon with miniature portrait. Brass??
- Replies: 2
- Views: 52
Re: Medaillon with miniature portrait. Brass??
Hi Jaume,
It bears a remarkable similarity to British Registry Design mark, see:
https://www.925-1000.com/registry.html
But I suspect it is only a coincidence. Maybe an imitation?
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It bears a remarkable similarity to British Registry Design mark, see:
https://www.925-1000.com/registry.html
But I suspect it is only a coincidence. Maybe an imitation?
Trev.
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:09 am
- Forum: Gold - Single Image
- Topic: Re: Help requested regards two ring markings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 91
Re: Help requested regards two ring markings
Are these two sets of marks on the same ring?
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- Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:07 am
- Forum: Gold - Single Image
- Topic: Re: Help requested regards two ring markings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 91
Re: Help requested regards two ring markings
Hi, Welcome to the Form. Please embed your images. https://postimages.org (choose 'Share', then copy the 'Hotlink for forums' code) is recommended. Do not use Photobucket or Dropbox. Please read the Posting Requirements and note that only one item per topic is permitted. Please start a new topic wit...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:02 am
- Forum: Contributors' Notes
- Topic: Italian Silverware and Jewellery Manufacturers
- Replies: 9153
- Views: 6466684
Re: Italian Silverware and Jewellery Manufacturers
ORO TAGES Oro Tages di Gepponi Virgilio e C. snc Via Francesco Baracca 68/b 52100 Arezzo (AR) Italia Italian Registration No.: 1209 AR (assigned **-**-****) http://www.925-1000.com/td/f/Italian-3/1209-AR.jpg Workers in precious metals. The business od Virgilio Gepponi. Trev.