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What does the number mean under the hallmark
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2019 3:35 pm
by jake613
I know the Meriden Brittania Hallmark, I am just trying to identify what the 1662 signifies.
Re: What does the number mean under the hallmark
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2019 4:23 pm
by AG2012
Hi,
Pattern number,design number.
Regards
Re: What does the number mean under the hallmark
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:49 am
by jake613
AG2012 wrote:Hi,
Pattern number,design number.
Regards
Is there somewhere on the web that I can find the name of the design?
Re: What does the number mean under the hallmark
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:58 am
by jake613
AG2012 wrote:Hi,
Pattern number,design number.
Regards
Or at least an approximate year of manufacturing?
Re: What does the number mean under the hallmark
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 2:29 pm
by dragonflywink
The production codes were not assigned sequentially, even if they were, it would only indicate the date first produced, later production would bear the same number - the style might give an idea of dating. Meriden didn't start production of sterling silver pieces until 1895/96, the mark shown was still in use by International Silver into at least the 1930s, possibly later, have seen many mid 20th century International pieces bearing the the eagle mark sans 'M'...
~Cheryl