ID'ing mark B with an A & R inside the letter B

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ID'ing mark B with an A & R inside the letter B

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I would like to find out the name of the manufacturer who stamped their vintage (approx 1970's) sterling silver jewelry rings with "Sterling B"...and the letter B has an A inside the top part of the B and an R inside the bottom part of the B. I've seen this hallmark only on sterling silver rings that have a faceted glass stone. Esposito (ESPO) and Vargas made similar rings.

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Here is the maker's mark and the ring from the 1970's (ignore the link in my previous post):
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Did you ever find out the maker? I have an identical amethyst ring, and I am determined to get to the bottom of this makers mark, haha!
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Hi Bemorevintage,

Welcome to the Forum.

Perhaps you can post a larger close-up of the mark?

Trev.
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/list][/code][/img]I have a ring identical to your with the B. However it is a light almost clear pink stone. I was going to submit a pic. But not sure how on here yet. I have been unable to find ANYTHING on this stamp.
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Hi welcome to the forum, please read:
http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=42199


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It's been quite a long while since I started this thread, but I have found information about this hallmark (trademark).

BAR-TAN MANUFACTURING CO of PROVIDENCE, RI.

You can view the trademark information here: http://www.trademarkia.com/bar-72223377.html

"On Thursday, July 15, 1965, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for BAR by BAR-TAN MANUFACTURING CO., PROVIDENCE. The USPTO has given the BAR trademark serial number of 72223377. The current federal status of this trademark filing is EXPIRED."
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Hi you know,

Many thanks for updating the topic, it is appreciated.

Trev.
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Any time, Trev!

I hope that the previous posters get to see the info, in case they're still wondering about the mysterious maker's mark.
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An advertisement from Bar-Tan that reveals an earlier trade mark:

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Bar-Tan Mfg. Co. - Providence, R.I. - 1948

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Thanks for posting that ad. I had no idea that Bar-Tan used a different trademark, and I've never seen one of their ads before. Very interesting.
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