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by terrdave
Sat Oct 31, 2015 11:59 am
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Unknown mark - <A> I think?
Replies: 2
Views: 2160

Re: Unknown mark - <A> I think?

The pattern looks like Gladstone by Amston Silver Co. I've only seen their mark as Amston written in cursive. The company became a division of Ellmore Silver Company c.1940.
by terrdave
Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:19 pm
Forum: Flatware Pattern Identification
Topic: Help identifying pattern name
Replies: 2
Views: 4941

The pattern name of this cold meat serving fork is Carnation (silverplate, 1908) by Wm. A. Rogers (Oneida). Wm. A. Rogers, Ltd. was succeeded by Oneida Silversmiths in 1929.

Best wishes, TD
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by terrdave
Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:58 am
Forum: Contributors' Notes
Topic: Precious Metal Prices, Weight & Length Converters
Replies: 3
Views: 28015

Excellent additions to the site! Thank you.
Best wishes, TD
by terrdave
Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:56 am
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Mexican .925 RAM or ARM, with old Eagle DECAL
Replies: 1
Views: 3428

Hi, welcome to the forum. You expressed an interest in the paper decal on your pin/brooch. Due to certain design or composition features, many pieces could not be safely stamped with the eagle mark. This could be an item like your abalone pin/brooch. In instances where it could not be safely stamped...
by terrdave
Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:47 am
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Tray marked RM but not Rafael Melendez?
Replies: 2
Views: 4767

Made by: RM for Plata Villa. The artist, RM, is not identified. Plata Villa was a substantial silver manufacturer located in Mexico City. Eagle numbers: 37, 43, 159.

Best wishes, TD
by terrdave
Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:40 am
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Pin with mark TD-HD (or TD-ND) or something like that
Replies: 6
Views: 6087

TO-40 is attributed to a retailer, "Alicia".

Best wishes, TD
by terrdave
Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:33 am
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: candle stick mark
Replies: 2
Views: 3949

Welcome to the forum. This candlestick was made in Mexico. The mark shown is of Plateria I. Vigueras. I see it has an eagle stamp, but can not make out the number. The correct eagle number should be 35. You state it is marked Sterling, however, I do not see this in your photo (the 925 is legible). F...
by terrdave
Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:31 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Unknown marks - PL Rosary, Canadian? Quebec?
Replies: 4
Views: 3992

Hi, Could your third picture be a lion's head inside the letter "C"? The Canadian national sterling mark was instituted in 1934 (per Dorothea Burstyn). On July 1, 1978, the mark was changed to a maple leaf surrounded by the letter "C". Your rosary was made between 1934 and 1978. ...
by terrdave
Sun Apr 06, 2008 12:47 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Beautiful Fork but cannot identify markings
Replies: 5
Views: 3975

Hi, regarding Poland’s silver standards and marks per Tardy and another source: From ~1920 — 1962: Silver fineness: 1 = .940, 2 = .875, and 3 = .800; the woman’s head with kerchief faced to the left, with the silver fineness to the left of the head, and the assay office to the right of the head. In ...
by terrdave
Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:57 pm
Forum: American Sterling & Coin Silver - Single Image
Topic: i think it is Gorham?
Replies: 5
Views: 5865

Hi. It looks similar to Gorham's year marking of 1897. Is this possible?

TD
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by terrdave
Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:43 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: New Eagle #20 Maker?
Replies: 12
Views: 16548

Hi, Hougart's book attributes the above mark to Plat-Mex S.A. (Eagle number: 1, 20), with a later registration number ME-15. From 1980 to the present, the registration system is comprised of two letters, a hyphen, and then a number. The first letter identifies a location, i.e. "T" for Taxc...
by terrdave
Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:33 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: New Eagle #20 Maker?
Replies: 12
Views: 16548

Hi, This is the mark of Plat-Mex S.A. (S.A. - Sociedad Anonima - Initials for "incorporated"). Plat-Mex is a manufacturer whose pieces were sold throughout Mexico. Mark: PLAT-MEX SA. Eagle number: 1 or 20. Under the 'new' identification system they use the registration number ME-15. Best w...
by terrdave
Sun Mar 16, 2008 7:45 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Gorham Tally Mark?
Replies: 0
Views: 2047

Gorham Tally Mark?

Thank you to this site for the Illustrated Silver Glossary section, which can be accessed here , or from the top of the page under Resources. We have researched the term Journeyman's or Tally mark. Is the CS (?) on this Gorham Sterling bright-cut Chrysanthemum (1885) berry/casserole spoon termed a J...
by terrdave
Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:42 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: German Footed Bowl
Replies: 2
Views: 3112

blakstone — We thought this may be a Hanau silver piece, but were unsure. The workmanship executed is of reasonably high quality, and thus this bowl must be an early piece of Georg Roth & Co.
Thank you for your very informative reply! It is appreciated. TD
by terrdave
Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:09 am
Forum: German Silver
Topic: German Footed Bowl
Replies: 2
Views: 3112

German Footed Bowl

Here is a footed centerpiece bowl we believe is from Germany. There are two marks on this bowl. We have looked through Tardy's book multiple times, and the first mark looks similar to that of Augsburg. Also, we note that Tardy only shows marks for Augsburg until 1790/1800. Are there further referenc...
by terrdave
Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:36 am
Forum: American Sterling & Coin Silver - Single Image
Topic: Rosebud Sterling Baby Spoons
Replies: 5
Views: 11102

Hi, We have a child's fork with the "Rosebud" trademark that we purchased long ago. Here are two photos showing the entire fork (4 1/8" long), and the pattern a bit better. We are not sure if they produced other patterns as well. Hopefully someone else can help further. Regards, Terry...
by terrdave
Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:28 am
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Hallmark for an antique, 40+lb, sterling silver lazy susan
Replies: 1
Views: 3223

This mark is attributed to Plateria Azteca (mark: Azteca and Aztec warrior head). I believe I see an eagle mark of 31. According to Hougart's book, Plateria Azteca's use of (Hector) Aguilar's eagle 31 was supposed to be restricted to those items manufactured on behalf of Hector Aguilar. Your second ...
by terrdave
Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:16 am
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Sugar Castor Markings
Replies: 4
Views: 4655

Thank you all for your responses. kerangoumar — You make some good points. As the design flows from the top cap to the bottom of the piece, I tend to believe the piece was made at one time. If part was added later, it should be hallmarked for a different year. dmay — Thank you so much for your infor...
by terrdave
Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:47 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Sugar Castor Markings
Replies: 4
Views: 4655

Sugar Castor Markings

I have a question regarding an English sterling sugar castor we purchased. The hallmarks of the top of the castor indicate this was made in London in 1897. The maker's mark is "C.S over an H", Charles Stuart Harris, London. The hallmarks on the body of the castor are also marked for London...

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