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German Hubertus Pin help needed
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:47 pm
by kcordell
Hi,
I am new here and hoping you can help me identify the markings I found on this pin. I am assuming it is German but thats all I know.
many thanks,
KC
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:42 am
by JLDoggett
I believe it is from Scotland, though I can not make uot the marks well. They are often worn on tams and are set with cairgorns and other Scottish emblems.
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:01 am
by dognose
Hi,
Welcome to the Forum.
Jim's correct, the Hallmarks are for Glasgow, 1949. It's a grouse's foot, a very popular subject for Scottish jewelry, but although assayed at Glasgow, it was in fact made in Birmingham by Ward Brothers.
Trev.
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:59 am
by kcordell
Hey, thanks for your help!
Any thoughts on the stone and is it silver or silver plate?
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:44 am
by dognose
Hi,
It's Sterling silver, 925/1000. As for the stone, I agree with Jim, it's cairngorm, a brown quartz found in Scotland.
Trev.
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:00 am
by kcordell
Wow thanks again.
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