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by orkney
Sun Mar 29, 2015 10:45 am
Forum: Far East
Topic: Help please unusual bowl sun and triangle sterling mark
Replies: 6
Views: 9193

Re: Help please unusual bowl sun and triangle sterling mark

Hi,

Thank you for your reply

Looking at the bowl, it does have an Oriental look to it & I hadn't comsidered Japan, so I'll look into that

Thank you for the suggestion,

Kind Regards,

Douglas
by orkney
Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:22 am
Forum: Far East
Topic: Help please unusual bowl sun and triangle sterling mark
Replies: 6
Views: 9193

Help please unusual bowl sun and triangle sterling mark

Hi,

I wonder if anyone could please help with this sterling mark - I've looked through American marks to no avail (I'm assuming it's American, so apologies if it's not & I've posted in the wrong section).

The bowl is around 6.5cm tall x 14cm wide and has 4 applied scroll feet and the (partial ...
by orkney
Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:53 pm
Forum: Provincial & Colonial Marks
Topic: Scottish Provincial ? Ladles Anchor & Axe or Cross Mark
Replies: 1
Views: 3679

Scottish Provincial ? Ladles Anchor & Axe or Cross Mark

Hi,

I wonder if anyone can please help with the marks on these ladles ?

I was leaning towards Scottish provincial but I've been through Jackson's for both Scottish & Irish marks, and can't find anything similar. The marks appear to be F / cross or axe / B / anchor / P

Any help would be greatly ...
by orkney
Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:10 am
Forum: Russian Silver
Topic: Help Please with a Soviet Era Hallmark
Replies: 21
Views: 28057

Re: Help Please with a Soviet Era Hallmark

Hi Postnikov,

Thank you very much for your time & the detailed information, it is very much appreciated

Kind Regards & thanks again,

Douglas.
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by orkney
Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:41 am
Forum: Russian Silver
Topic: Help Please with a Soviet Era Hallmark
Replies: 21
Views: 28057

Help Please with a Soviet Era Hallmark

Hi,

Could anyone please help ID the city & makers mark on this Silver mounted drinking ? horn vessel ?

The silver rim mount & end cap are both marked with the .875 & hammer & sickle mark, with a small 'r' to the left of the star, & a makers mark, which looks like 4T10.

There is also another mark ...
by orkney
Sun Mar 29, 2009 12:52 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: please help ID this mark on a silver purse
Replies: 0
Views: 1695

please help ID this mark on a silver purse

Hi,

Could anyone please help identify these very small marks, which are located on the inner rim of this purse ?

Thanks in advance,

Douglas


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by orkney
Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:57 am
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: Help Please with Maker - LJH ? on Norway 925 Brooch
Replies: 2
Views: 3603

Hi Tosten,

Thank you for the info, it is much appreciated,

Kind Regards,

Doug.
by orkney
Fri Nov 28, 2008 4:50 pm
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: Help Please with Maker - LJH ? on Norway 925 Brooch
Replies: 2
Views: 3603

Help Please with Maker - LJH ? on Norway 925 Brooch

Hi,

Could anyone please help identify this makers mark, & give an approx age ?

The mark is on a filigree brooch & looks like 'L.J.H',

Regards,
Doug

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by orkney
Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:32 pm
Forum: Scottish Hallmarks
Topic: Edinburgh Hallmarks
Replies: 1
Views: 4023

Sorry,

Was meant to be in the Announcements thread above that was asking for examples of Edin hallmarks
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by orkney
Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:29 pm
Forum: Scottish Hallmarks
Topic: Edinburgh Hallmarks
Replies: 1
Views: 4023

Edinburgh Hallmarks

Hi,

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/machaveli/IMG_6675.jpg
Wm Davie (ent. 1740)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/machaveli/IMG_5619.jpg
Patrick Robertson (ent. 1751)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/machaveli/IMG_6658.jpg
Mitchell & Russel (also Glasgow)

http://i5 ...
by orkney
Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:48 pm
Forum: Birmingham Hallmarks
Topic: Please help identify an import mark? on 1933 Birmingham case
Replies: 2
Views: 3312

Hi,

Thank you for the info, I really appreciate your time & attention as this mark had me stumped.

I can now see that the 'S' is the Dublin date letter for 1934,

Many Thanks,

Douglas.
by orkney
Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:28 pm
Forum: Birmingham Hallmarks
Topic: Please help identify an import mark? on 1933 Birmingham case
Replies: 2
Views: 3312

Please help identify an import mark? on 1933 Birmingham case

Hi,

I would be grateful for any help in identifying this import mark ? on a 1933 Birmingham cigarette case by Deakin & Francis.

The marks, next to the Bham marks, consist of some sort of symbol, .925, & an 'S'.

I've been through the site & pocket Jackson's, but can't see anything similar

Kind ...
by orkney
Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:22 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Help Please with Norwegian 830s makers mark 'V' ?
Replies: 3
Views: 2995

Hi,

Thank you for the info, it is really appreciated.

Could you please tell me when this mark was used (I've looked around the internet, but can't find any time period),

Kind Regards,
Douglas.
by orkney
Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:53 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Help Please with Norwegian 830s makers mark 'V' ?
Replies: 3
Views: 2995

Help Please with Norwegian 830s makers mark 'V' ?

Hi,
Could anyone please help identify the makers mark ( & the dates they worked) on this vase?

The vase or cup is approx 4 5/8" tall, & the marks on the base are 830s & a V ? in script,

Thanks in advance,
Douglas

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/machaveli/IMG_6053.jpg

http://i5 ...
by orkney
Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:37 pm
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: ID help Please - makers mark on Christian Dior match holder
Replies: 0
Views: 1661

ID help Please - makers mark on Christian Dior match holder

Hi,

Could anyone please ID the makers mark on this silverplate Dior match holder ?

It looks a bit like a 'tudor rose' with a C to the left & a rubbed initial to the right. There is also a 'fish' shape to one foot.

I've googled every combination of Christian Dior etc, but had no luck in finding ...
by orkney
Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:20 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Silver ? Silverplate Ladel - Help with marks please
Replies: 0
Views: 1708

Silver ? Silverplate Ladel - Help with marks please

Hi,

Could anyone please help ID the marks on this ladel ?, it is approx 6.5" in length with the mark' being on the underside of the handle.

Would be grateful for any help or ideas

Douglas,

(I've put the mark up in 2 parts as it wasn't clear in one pic, hope this is ok)

http://i5.photobucket ...
by orkney
Wed Aug 22, 2007 8:43 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Bremen City Mark, pre 1886, Maker info PLEASE !
Replies: 1
Views: 2925

Bremen City Mark, pre 1886, Maker info PLEASE !

Hi

I would really appreciate any information that you can give me on this set of six tea spoons that I have.

Each spoon is approx 14cm in length, has a 'Celtic Point' type terminal with an engraved floral (Lily ?) design.

The reverse of each spoon has the 'hand pricked' initials JCB, & the pre ...

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