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by SteveDWollongong
Wed Jan 17, 2018 3:47 am
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: this tea pot not too sure about at all please help me
Replies: 4
Views: 2611

Re: this tea pot not too sure about at all please help me

If you look on the rim above the Gorham maker mark of lion, anchor and letter G....you will see the word STERLING. I assume you understand that this means solid silver of 925 parts per 1000. The numbers 3355 are of no significance. They are internal manufacturing numbers either relating to the patte...
by SteveDWollongong
Thu Jan 04, 2018 7:37 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: London Silversmith's Mark
Replies: 3
Views: 3022

Re: London Silversmith's Mark

Hi Kevin, I agree with AG2012 and his attribution to Carrington & Co and I'd just like to point out that your pattern is actually Queens rather than Kings. They are very similar but the main difference between the two is the shell on the front is convex on the Queens and concave on the Kings. Ch...
by SteveDWollongong
Thu Jan 04, 2018 7:19 am
Forum: Sheffield Hallmarks
Topic: Hallmark identity
Replies: 2
Views: 6298

Re: Hallmark identity

Hi Panatha,

Yes I concur, definitely Henry Greaves and date letter n for 1905.

Cheers,
Steve
by SteveDWollongong
Wed Jan 03, 2018 10:40 pm
Forum: French Silver
Topic: French Tea Caddy
Replies: 2
Views: 2098

Re: French Tea Caddy

Hi Kevin, Your makers name is Paul Sormoni who was a Paris registered manufacturing jeweller. He began March 8, 1886 and his workshop address was 10 rue Charlot. You can find the matching example of his mark "S with two star symbols" and the above information via the below link to the Fren...
by SteveDWollongong
Sun Dec 31, 2017 2:24 am
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Silver hairbrush, Wilhelm Binder?
Replies: 2
Views: 1999

Re: Silver hairbrush, Wilhelm Binder?

Hi Dandelion, I concur with it being Wilhelm Binders mark. The centre T is very distinctive leaving no doubt in my mind. I have seen the poorly struck B on several occasions now and wonder if possibly a damaged punch was used for a period, or if it is merely the result of the curved surface and the ...
by SteveDWollongong
Sun Dec 31, 2017 12:58 am
Forum: French Silver
Topic: French Silver - Unable to ID Marking
Replies: 2
Views: 1818

Re: French Silver - Unable to ID Marking

Hi Moira and welcome to the Forum, Your first mark is the 1st titre Minerva which guarantees the solid silver fineness of 950. The second is the makers mark belonging to Henri Brille, a Paris goldsmith. His details are below: Surname: Brille First name: Henri Profession: Goldsmith manufacturer Initi...
by SteveDWollongong
Sat Dec 30, 2017 8:21 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Need Help Identifying Marks
Replies: 5
Views: 3248

Re: Need Help Identifying Marks

Hi and welcome to the Forum, The marks show your beaker to be solid silver and made in Nuernberg (Nuremberg). I'm no expert in this area, however we have members who are, and will be able to date it more accurately than I, and may possibly be able to identify the maker. If my comparisons of your Nur...
by SteveDWollongong
Fri Dec 29, 2017 1:07 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Looking for help on Vienna maker id
Replies: 6
Views: 3969

Re: Lokking for help on Vienna maker id

Apologies to Krisztián as I incorrectly spelled his name above.

cheers,
Steve
by SteveDWollongong
Fri Dec 29, 2017 1:05 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Looking for help on Vienna maker id
Replies: 6
Views: 3969

Re: Lokking for help on Vienna maker id

Yes Adolf Jonas is a definite possibility but as the image of his unregistered mark is no longer available and the registered mark differs by description (antique letters whereas as mine are the complete opposite) I will wait and see if possibly Kristian or one of the others with expertise in this a...
by SteveDWollongong
Thu Dec 28, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: American Jewelry
Topic: Origins and time period of a ring
Replies: 4
Views: 3205

Re: Origins and time period of a ring

Hi Sibynuchip and welcome to the Forum. As most of our Administrators reside in a very different time zone, here is a link to info re posting photos created by one of our fearless leaders. It should get you up and running in a jiffy... http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=42199 Embe...
by SteveDWollongong
Thu Dec 28, 2017 8:03 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Looking for help on Vienna maker id
Replies: 6
Views: 3969

Looking for help on Vienna maker id

Hi All, Hope everyone had a great Christmas. I found this nice little snuff box online, sold by a third party seller who claimed to specialise in antiques and collectables. Clearly silver is not an area of expertise as this guilloche enamel box was listed as a base metal in an obscure category...eno...
by SteveDWollongong
Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:05 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: help with German hallmark please
Replies: 6
Views: 3594

Re: help with German hallmark please

Hi Patagere, I agree with your assumption re the ability to positively identify the marks, hence the lack of immediate response. We have some forum members who specialise in German silver and so if they haven't chimed in yet, it's a pretty good indication that a positive Id may not be possible. From...
by SteveDWollongong
Tue Dec 05, 2017 6:39 pm
Forum: Mystery Objects
Topic: Help identify modern silver object and maker CFH - London 1998
Replies: 5
Views: 4372

Re: Help identify modern silver object and maker CFH - London 1998

Hi Ol Silver, I can quite honestly say I'm stumped as to the purpose as at 45cms is too long for most table implements. The only thing I can suggest is a drinks stirrer for a jug of Pimms or similar. The maker is interesting too as the mark certainly could be a match for Charles Francis Hall. The le...
by SteveDWollongong
Tue Dec 05, 2017 12:50 am
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Hallmark on Art Nouveau ss frame
Replies: 2
Views: 2234

Re: Hallmark on Art Nouveau ss frame

Hi Vango & welcome to the forum,

The maker is Dominick & Haff. Please see;

http://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_D.html
and
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... mp%3B+Haff

Cheers,
Steve
by SteveDWollongong
Mon Dec 04, 2017 8:06 am
Forum: Dutch Silver
Topic: DUTCH SILVER SPOON
Replies: 3
Views: 3565

Re: DUTCH SILVER SPOON

The maker is Van Kempen, Begeer & Vos.

Cheers,
Steve
by SteveDWollongong
Mon Dec 04, 2017 2:40 am
Forum: Gold Marks - Worldwide
Topic: Unusual hallmarks on old 18ct gold handmade ring
Replies: 11
Views: 7626

Re: Unusual hallmarks on old 18ct gold handmade ring

Hi Em,

Is it "Australian Jewellers - Gold & Silversmiths Makers and Marks" by Cavil, Cocks and Grace?

Thanks,
Steve
by SteveDWollongong
Mon Dec 04, 2017 2:26 am
Forum: Gold Marks - Worldwide
Topic: Unusual hallmarks on old 18ct gold handmade ring
Replies: 11
Views: 7626

Re: Unusual hallmarks on old 18ct gold handmade ring

Thanks for that. I've just embedded your photo for all to see. Did the other forum cite the reference book as it would be good to know. Otherwise could you let us know the forum URL providing that its not a commercial website as posting links to commercial sites are against our forum rules. If you a...
by SteveDWollongong
Sun Dec 03, 2017 10:24 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Who is this London spoon maker?
Replies: 3
Views: 2950

Re: Who is this London spoon maker?

Hi Niceguy1, Comparing the date letter cartouche and the lion passant, I'm going to sticking my neck out and saying I think its the letter f for 1781. I believe this was the final year for bottom struck marks too. 1781 would support the maker as being George Smith III, listed as a spoonmaker, whose ...
by SteveDWollongong
Sun Dec 03, 2017 8:46 pm
Forum: Gold Marks - Worldwide
Topic: Unusual hallmarks on old 18ct gold handmade ring
Replies: 11
Views: 7626

Re: Unusual hallmarks on old 18ct gold handmade ring

Hi Em, Here are the photos. I had trouble due to rain outside and the LED lighting inside isn't ideal. There are two shots of the marks, the first attempting a sharper photo of the letters and the second enlargement trying to show the star next to the clasp as it is easily identifiable as the star u...
by SteveDWollongong
Sun Dec 03, 2017 6:41 am
Forum: Gold Marks - Worldwide
Topic: Unusual hallmarks on old 18ct gold handmade ring
Replies: 11
Views: 7626

Re: Unusual hallmarks on old 18ct gold handmade ring

Hi Em, Some years ago I searched extensively on Lamborn & Wagner and found three sets of marks attributed to them. They are: 1. L & W 2. Star, L & W, Star 3. Crown, L & W, Crown So yours with the crown and lion passant don't quite fit but then I don't know the significance behind the...

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