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Hi Adurjon,

The marks look to me to belong to Friedrich Reusswig of Hanau Germany, 1903 - 1926.

You can see an example of his marks, plus examples of his work via the subsequent blue link here;

http://www.925-1000.com/Fgerman_hanau_marks_01.html

Cheers,
Steve

Hi Tricky,

I would like to clarify one point. You wrote that from your research there shouldn't be a duty mark at either date. This is incorrect. The duty mark was introduced in 1784, so only the 1780 date should not have one, immediately eliminating any confusion with 1820.

Cheers,
Steve

One last thought...you posted in the "Website Updates and Announcements" rather than a type and place category. I understand when you are new to both silver and the forum, knowing where to post is difficult. The stamped word "sterling" is always a good indicator that an item is l...

Hi GYaccino, I have embedded your photo for all to see. When making a post, it's a good thing to use the preview function as it shows whether links and embedded pictures are working as expected. http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj570/GYaccino/IMG_0003_zpsy5edfwuu.jpg The makers mark show that you...

Hi Mitch, Your hunch was correct and you posted your question in the right category. Your pieces were made by A.G Schultz & Co of Baltimore. see: http://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_S2.html As far as being able to update a post, I don't think its possible but wait for an administrator to conf...

Hi Billy,

Have a read of the following link which was created by one of the Admin guys. It tells you how to do it in detail.

http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=42199

Cheers,
Steve

Hi Drew,

As Trev has given it the same positive id, no need for the close up.

cheers,
Steve

Hi Drew, The numbers don't help to identify the maker or country as they are internal manufacturing numbers denoting things such as model number, batch or production number etc. In this case, the word 'sterling' leads immediately to silver manufactured in the United States. The photo of the makers m...

Hi Ben, I agree with Phil it is London, George Wintle, 1819 and the most likely reason for the "E" being a journeyman's mark. I noted your dating of 1801 which I assume was because you referenced the Birmingham date chart rather than the London one? Just trying to ensure you understand why...

Hi Ben, Your caddy spoon(as in tea caddy spoon) looks to me to be the work of John Lambe (I.L - look at it upside down) but is most unusual in not having a date letter. The lack of leopard head for London on a piece of flatware is common at this time, but when assayed, should have had the date lette...

Hi Phil, I've copied and turned the makers mark and had a close look at it versus the oval version belonging to Thomas Tookey on your site. I'm not so sure they are a match but I could be wrong. Can you take another look and see what you think? https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg (turned) https:/...

Hi, I noticed what looks to be a third mark on the flat section of the lid. Could you upload a closer image of it please, as it may help in determining place and period of manufacture. You have asked if is solid or plated and also (in the heading), the age and purity. I'm not an expert, but am able ...

Hi Richard7, The three pictorial marks make up the makers mark for the US company, Gorham of Providence, Rhode Island. Please see; http://www.925-1000.com/Gorham_Date_Code.html I believe the pattern of your fork is called" Princess Patricia" and was produced from 1926 until 1991. Cheers, S...

Hi, Rather than a stamp case, I believe you have the successor to a vesta case...being a match book case/cover. The makers mark looks to me to be that of Lebolt & Co of Chicago but you may wish for confirmation from someone who is better versed in US makers. In the meantime have a look Lebolts's...

Hi, I'm sure you would Googled and found the Jezler of Switzerland website? They have pdf catalogues of all their current range available. Your vanity/dressing table set is not amongst the current range but you could perhaps write to them and ask if they can date it for you. The comb and brush backi...

Here's a link to more info about Towle Silversmiths:


http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 38&t=42004

Cheers,
Steve

Hi,

Looks like the mark for Towle.

You can find out more here:

http://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_T2.html

Cheers,
Steve

I have measured the hallmark using dial vernier calipers and yes, it does indeed measure 3.1mm.

thankyou,

Steve

Hi M, Thankyou for taking the time to share your knowledge. I'm not surprised about the box being 13 loth as this is what I expected. As you can see the marks are hard to read and I misread the 3 for a 5. I didn't realise the 15 loth mark took a different form. When researching, I came across a well...

Hi all, I have a basic question regarding late Russian silver. If I'm looking at a cigarette case for example, that was marked with the 2nd kokoshnik mark, should each component be marked? ie each half of the case. I'm reasonably sure I've read that prior to the 1st Kokoshnik marks, each part had to...