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by Traintime
Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Wallace & Sons #710 Beaded Can Caster
Replies: 2
Views: 1520

Re: Wallace & Sons #710 Beaded Can Caster

Talcum powder shaker/dispenser fits here. What the patent was filed for is unclear but perhaps the pattern itself as the design of the parts does not seem special..and we don’t know yet if the patent was granted beyond the filing. Circa 1900-10 seems probable given the prior use of the catalog numbe...
by Traintime
Sat Oct 07, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Wallace & Sons #710 Beaded Can Caster
Replies: 2
Views: 1520

Re: Wallace & Sons #710 Beaded Can Caster

Wallace’s primary beaded pattern was Atatlanta from 1895. In 1899, #710 was assigned to the toiletries line for a hairbrush (in Trev’s postings).
by Traintime
Sat Oct 07, 2023 10:13 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Wallace & Sons #710 Beaded Can Caster
Replies: 2
Views: 1520

Wallace & Sons #710 Beaded Can Caster

Three part assembly..can, lid, cover (monogrammed). Resembles a shotgun shell shape. All parts carry mark “11”, like inverted “TT”. Definitely in rough shape, but a survivor. Holes are small like salt or pepper rather than sugar. But can could hold a large amount. Inner areas all have a golden tone....
by Traintime
Fri Sep 22, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: Contributors' Notes
Topic: Information Regarding J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Replies: 207
Views: 78471

Re: Information Regarding J.E. Caldwell & Co.

An alternate retailer mark of “J.E.C &Co.” placed on Gorham sterling flatware (with added stamped H827) listed by Caldwell as King Pattern (ref. 1906 ad.): https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopi ... 11#p214511
by Traintime
Fri Sep 22, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Incorrect silver pattern description in web page
Replies: 4
Views: 8034

Re: Incorrect silver pattern description in web page

From the 1906 advert posted by Trev on this page, it would appear Caldwell was just calling it Kings Pattern regardless of the full Gorham identification: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopi ... a&start=80
by Traintime
Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:56 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Incorrect silver pattern description in web page
Replies: 4
Views: 8034

Re: Incorrect silver pattern description in web page

Reviving this dead horse with new images. This butter sample has been overstamped “J.E.C &Co.” for Caldwell of Philadelphia. It appears the the Gorham Lion/Anchor/Gee before STERLING has been squashed along with the center of the date numbers below “PAT” (Patent abbreviation). It actually can be...
by Traintime
Sat Sep 16, 2023 8:22 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Small Candles: 835S / C&C / (N??)
Replies: 2
Views: 1045

Re: Small Candles: 835S / C&C / (N??)

Ah! Now I see. The “G” hooks back inward. Thank you!!
by Traintime
Sat Sep 16, 2023 12:13 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Small Candles: 835S / C&C / (N??)
Replies: 2
Views: 1045

Small Candles: 835S / C&C / (N??)

Three of the same form. Two using small marks for crown & crescent after 835. One using larger marks after 835S. All three appear to be a maker resembling Hanau pseudo s535 for Nieresheimer, but this “N” shape is not right…it has extra lines on the left which might suggest I am misreading a comb...
by Traintime
Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:57 pm
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Bell & Bros Silver Cups San Antonio TX
Replies: 8
Views: 2018

Re: Bell & Bros Silver Cups San Antonio TX

Top row top right cup has something above that dent zone, but you can only spot it at the hosting site where the images are a bit clearer.
by Traintime
Mon Sep 11, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Mexico Silver Piece
Replies: 2
Views: 1267

Re: Mexico Silver Piece

All about the concho belt history & use: https://sneum.com/a-breif-history-of-the-concho-belt/
by Traintime
Mon Sep 11, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Mexico Silver Piece
Replies: 2
Views: 1267

Re: Mexico Silver Piece

Link explains Mexico Silver mark and standards expected: https://www.925-1000.com/mexican_marks.html
by Traintime
Mon Sep 11, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: Identifying an italian hallmark and possibly dating
Replies: 6
Views: 1046

Re: Identifying an italian hallmark and possibly dating

Follow the link in thread…seems to have begun under older system (pre-1968) even though footnotes are listing 1971 era: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopi ... ra#p139794
by Traintime
Sun Sep 10, 2023 2:19 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: German Army Accomodations Knife
Replies: 3
Views: 1072

Re: German Army Accomodations Knife

Hey, thanks! Both!!
by Traintime
Sun Sep 10, 2023 2:14 am
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Silver Mule with Monkey Object
Replies: 5
Views: 1505

Re: Silver Mule with Monkey Object

I’d say donkey, not mule. Perhaps guitar rather than lute? And why does that coyote looking dog-thing next to him have a head like a duck? There’s got to be some story this is taken from. Could it point to Spain? Or is it from a Germanic fairy tale source?
by Traintime
Sun Sep 10, 2023 2:00 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Bell & Bros Silver Cups San Antonio TX
Replies: 8
Views: 2018

Re: Bell & Bros Silver Cups San Antonio TX

Coin silver seems possible here. The items are “julep cups”, sometimes used for presentation reasons (and maybe horse trade related). You can find the same form with a handle attached, and from Bell Brothers. Can you read the inscriptions?
by Traintime
Sun Sep 10, 2023 1:51 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Bell & Bros Silver Cups San Antonio TX
Replies: 8
Views: 2018

Re: Bell & Bros Silver Cups San Antonio TX

A bit of Bell Brothers dating here: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopi ... io#p174001

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by Traintime
Sat Sep 09, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Help with Spanish Mark that you know for sure
Replies: 17
Views: 2537

Re: Help with Spanish Mark that you know for sure

British Antique Dealers Association (BADA) has sample mark and placing Manuel Garrido executing work for retailer Lopez in the mid-1930’s era. (Due to commercial nature, no linking allowed. Images did not download, but mark is clear.)
by Traintime
Sat Sep 09, 2023 11:33 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Help with Spanish Mark that you know for sure
Replies: 17
Views: 2537

Re: Help with Spanish Mark that you know for sure

And herein a mention of Garrido Hermanos (“GH”) Madrid which may or not be related family: https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopi ... ido#p89752
by Traintime
Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:22 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Gump’s: Blanchard Related?
Replies: 7
Views: 2536

Re: Gump’s: Blanchard Related?

This gets even more complicated. There’s a firm marking Sheffield blades attached to very nice Sterling handles using the name”Royall Silver Company” (that’s right, two “L”’s). If they just made the stainless blades, why the silver company name? And then we get others using Royal Cutlery as the blad...

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