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sterling mark 587
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:38 pm
by ivy
hi, i have acquired a sterling whiskey flask. the makers' mark underneath reads STER LING in a horizontal scripted letter "S" and the number 587 beneath that. any info would be greatly appreciated. thank you,ivy.
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 10:29 pm
by 2209patrick
That mark sounds similar to one used by Scharling & Company, Newark, New Jersey. John H. Scharling founded the business in 1885. They were in business until at least 1934.
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:15 pm
by ivy
thank you for your help. i will try to find a piece on the internet by that company. ivy
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Re: sterling mark 587
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2016 9:43 pm
by Transam1979guy
I believe I have your flask's sibling...
https://imgur.com/gallery/pbxBh