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We have dealt in sterling of all types for many years, but finally found a piece that stumps us.

The hallmarks: O.B in a diamond * .925 in an oval * Delta (triangle) in an oval * k in a square-with-rounded-corners. It appears to probably be out of Birmingham, but the O.B maker's mark brings up nothing on a search. Any help to be had there?

Overall each is about 3-1/4" long. The guard part is about 1-3/4" long and a little wider than 3/4" at the widest point. One of the picks is more square-shaped without marks and one is round with .925 in an oval * k in a square-with-rounded-corners. That ones also has the word "Patent" engraved on it.

The marks indicate Birmingham, but probably as an import. We can find nothing to identify the maker/importer who used the hallmark "O.B" as a help.

Our best guess is maybe this is some sort of meat skewer/pick with a guard to keep your fingers clean? Or are we completely off base and it's something totally different?
Any help that can be given is greatly appreciated!

Hi Skinner,

Welcome to the Forum.

You're close.........but here's the answer: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 38&p=45294

Trev.

Wow. Such a fast result to solve our mystery! I did try to search your site but that particular post was not one I opened... of course.

Anyway, thank you for your help.

We look forward to participating in the site again -- perhaps as a contributor to answer someone else's question some day. :)

We'll hold you to that, and look forward to your contributions.

Hopefully someone else can come up with the name of the importer.

Trev.