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by sulla
Mon May 26, 2008 9:40 pm
Forum: Sheffield Hallmarks
Topic: Sheffield makers and date mark help?
Replies: 2
Views: 3479

Sheffield makers and date mark help?

Hi, I've got a couple of sterling silver napkin rings here, and I'm trying to determine their maker and age. They came in their original boxes (as pictured) and have the mark for Sheffield, but that's about as far as I can get. Can anyone give me an idea of who made them, and what year they were ...
by sulla
Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:55 pm
Forum: Birmingham Hallmarks
Topic: Silverplated snuff box mark ID
Replies: 14
Views: 10785

Thanks, that's so helpful! Seeing what can be done to damage it make think it might be best to have a professional clean it. I guess a jeweler could do it, right? I'll do more reading before I decide :)

I've looked online, and castle top vinagriettes do seem to be uncommon, but I was unable to find ...
by sulla
Sat Dec 08, 2007 7:46 pm
Forum: Birmingham Hallmarks
Topic: Silverplated snuff box mark ID
Replies: 14
Views: 10785

Pulled out the trusty magnifying glass, and yep, you're right again - it does indeed appear to be a W. Crazy, I think that means it's officially the oldest thing I own :) Now I just have to try to nail down exactly which castle it depicts! I didn't dare clean it, as I've got no experience, and I've ...
by sulla
Sat Dec 08, 2007 7:25 pm
Forum: Birmingham Hallmarks
Topic: Silverplated snuff box mark ID
Replies: 14
Views: 10785

Hi, thanks so much! Yes, I lifted the grill and did indeed find the anchor mark of Birmingham and the J.T again, and a rather fancy "M" mark. Glad to know what the item is, as well! Thanks again :)
by sulla
Sat Dec 08, 2007 6:26 pm
Forum: Birmingham Hallmarks
Topic: Silverplated snuff box mark ID
Replies: 14
Views: 10785

Silverplated snuff box mark ID

Hi, I've got what I think is a silverplated snuff box, and I'm trying to date it and identify the maker. I`ve looked within the site, and some of the marks correspond to sterling silver marks, I think, but there`s only 3 instead of 5 marks, so I figure it might be silverplated.

There are pictures ...

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