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by pauline5555
Sat May 12, 2012 2:13 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Help Early Spoon 1718 Mono Handle Kingdom Prussia Tax Mark
Replies: 1
Views: 1521

Help Early Spoon 1718 Mono Handle Kingdom Prussia Tax Mark

Hello- Just trying to get a little backround information on an early spoon just acquired. Looked through German marks and saw that this spoon has what looks to be the Kingdom of Prussia tax mark. Also has three other hallmarks. One is too worn to see at all. The others as shown look like the back of...
by pauline5555
Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:27 pm
Forum: Native American Silver
Topic: Navajo Stamped Silver Tray - Maker J.Y. - Help please
Replies: 1
Views: 3825

Re: Navajo Stamped Silver Tray - Maker J.Y. - Help please

Might anyone have an idea or guess perhaps as to when this might have been made? Not sure how to find out anything about this tray.
Thanks
by pauline5555
Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:25 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Old Dutch Silver Salt Dish?
Replies: 5
Views: 7297

Re: Old Dutch Silver Salt Dish?

Hello- In response to the previos post, I do believe this small dish is mid 1650-1660s. The mark is exactly the same as the one posted as a reference and it looks right. This piece as I had not stated in original posting has definitely been cut at the top. There is evidence of lead solder at the cut...
by pauline5555
Sun Jan 08, 2012 12:51 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: London Spoon c.1721 - Help with Maker
Replies: 1
Views: 1654

London Spoon c.1721 - Help with Maker

Hello- Have a spoon from London which believe is c.1721. I am looking for help with the maker. The mark looks familiar to me. It is an IM with small circles above it with a star below. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Pauline http://i54.tinypic.com/2dj59ol.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.hr...
by pauline5555
Mon Dec 26, 2011 10:52 am
Forum: Native American Silver
Topic: Navajo Stamped Silver Tray - Maker J.Y. - Help please
Replies: 1
Views: 3825

Navajo Stamped Silver Tray - Maker J.Y. - Help please

Hello Looking for help identifying this silver tray. I believe it is Navajo. I am hoping to find out who the maker is. It is stamped only J.Y. Measures twelve inches across. Any help on age and maker is appreciated. http://i55.tinypic.com/241a78l.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return...
by pauline5555
Mon Oct 24, 2011 7:52 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Old Silver Mounted Coconut Footed Cup
Replies: 0
Views: 1163

Old Silver Mounted Coconut Footed Cup

Hello Have a beautiful early silver mounted coconut shell. Piece is footed with three legs and silver base with silver mounted rim. Absolutely beautiful. An old repair to one of the legs. The only mark is as shown which looks to be a cursive JS or TS which is well worn. Would love some more informat...
by pauline5555
Mon Oct 24, 2011 7:45 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: Small Early Handled Silver Dish
Replies: 0
Views: 1328

Small Early Handled Silver Dish

Hello- Would love some help on this small silver dish I acquired recently. Small two handled bowl wtith decorative flower motif. Measures 4 inches by 5 inches. It has only two hallmarks as shown. What looks to be a diagonal line or group of lines through a crest shape and a capital B in another cart...
by pauline5555
Sun May 29, 2011 2:15 pm
Forum: French Silver
Topic: Early French Wine Taster or Hanau Marks?
Replies: 1
Views: 2100

Early French Wine Taster or Hanau Marks?

Hello- Have had this wine taster for a little while and have wanted to get the full story. I am unsure whether this is an early French piece or Hanau pseudo marks. Has snake handle and knight crest design. On bottom there are three hallmarks as shown, a scrolled L, G with a crown and PM with a crown...
by pauline5555
Sun May 29, 2011 1:51 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Old Dutch Silver Salt Dish?
Replies: 5
Views: 7297

Old Dutch Silver Salt Dish?

Hello Just picked up this small shell motif salt dish with a gold vermeil on three rough looking dolphin feet. The feet look like they have been added later perhaps and originally only had the handles thought I am not sure. Thinking this was possibly some earlier Dutch mark. Has the zig zag silver a...
by pauline5555
Wed Dec 01, 2010 7:43 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Small silver Spoon-help w/ Marks
Replies: 1
Views: 2076

Small silver Spoon-help w/ Marks

Just got this small spoon today. It's 4 inches long. Didn't look at the marks very close when I picked it up and just assumed it was English. At second glance as I was trying to identify it and I am unsure. Help would be appreciated. Thanks Pauline http://i54.tinypic.com/r25i0k.jpg" onclick=&qu...
by pauline5555
Thu Nov 25, 2010 10:25 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Makers Mark Help - Made for Tiffany Sterling Box
Replies: 1
Views: 1558

Re: Makers Mark Help - Made for Tiffany Sterling Box

Just scrolling down new postings and by chance came across someone looking for the same mark just recently. This seems to be the same mark of Woods & Chatellier. I will look into it.
by pauline5555
Thu Nov 25, 2010 9:00 pm
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: Makers Mark Help - Made for Tiffany Sterling Box
Replies: 1
Views: 1558

Makers Mark Help - Made for Tiffany Sterling Box

Hello- Looking for any info on the maker of this larger sterling gold wash table box. Marked Made for Tiffany & Co. and a makers mark similar to Dominick and Haff. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks http://tinypic.com/m/av1ug8/2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://...
by pauline5555
Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:17 pm
Forum: Sheffield Hallmarks
Topic: James Dixon Basket c.1851
Replies: 4
Views: 3880

Re: James Dixon Basket c.1851

Hello Thanks for your reply. Yes, the entire body is pierced though its a heavy gauge. I had thought that there may have possibly been a liner except that the lid sits down. The liner would have to have been the absolute perfect size in order for it to work. I will check out this exhibition you ment...
by pauline5555
Sun Jun 27, 2010 11:02 am
Forum: Sheffield Hallmarks
Topic: James Dixon Basket c.1851
Replies: 4
Views: 3880

James Dixon Basket c.1851

Hello- I just found the most wonderful James Dixon & Son silver basket. I date this piece to 1851. It is fully hallmarked four separate times on body, base, lid and finial and looks to be all original. Wondering what this piece was actually made for? It has a pierced body but the lid and base ar...
by pauline5555
Mon May 03, 2010 8:15 am
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Small Salver Tray - Help with marks
Replies: 5
Views: 4078

Small Salver Tray - Help with marks

Just found a small tray. Looking for assistance. Not sure which is silver standard and which is city mark. Thought maybe this was a variation on a London mark around 1870s. Thanks http://i40.tinypic.com/a0x5w0.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://i39.tinypic.com/1orbrb...
by pauline5555
Mon Apr 05, 2010 11:02 am
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Pair of Salts - c1778 Help w/ Mark
Replies: 3
Views: 2526

Hi- Thanks for the confirmation. They are ball and claw feet and I have a pair which is great. (admin edit - see Posting Requirements ) What is your opinion on the glass inserts. They are frosted glass on the outside to make it slightly opaque and clear inside. They fit perfectly. Do the inserts to ...
by pauline5555
Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:27 pm
Forum: Coin Silversmiths ~ American pre-1860
Topic: Coin Silver Scalloped Spoon-Help With Marks
Replies: 3
Views: 5291

Coin Silver Scalloped Spoon-Help With Marks

Have a beautiful old coin silver spoon with a scalloped bowl. Marked on the back with a star, lion passant and capital D all in square cartouche with corners cut. I thought this was American or possibly Canadian but I haven't identified maker. Help is appreciated. Thanks, Pauline http://i41.tinypic....
by pauline5555
Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:17 pm
Forum: Coin Silversmiths ~ American pre-1860
Topic: Old Coin Silver Cup - Numerous Repairs-Single Mark
Replies: 1
Views: 3058

Old Coin Silver Cup - Numerous Repairs-Single Mark

Have an old coin silver cup that I believe is American. It has had many repairs and even a silver patch on the outside. The only mark on the cup is at the bottom and resembles a fleur-de-lis. Any help with age and maker would be appreciated. Thanks, Pauline http://i39.tinypic.com/72btad.jpg" on...
by pauline5555
Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:11 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: German / Hanau ? Silver Beaker w/ British Import Marks
Replies: 2
Views: 2532

German / Hanau ? Silver Beaker w/ British Import Marks

Have a silver beaker cup. Thought I recognized the marks, but I am not sure. The original set looks like Hanau marks and later British import marks.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Pauline

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by pauline5555
Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:06 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Pair of Salts - c1778 Help w/ Mark
Replies: 3
Views: 2526

Pair of Salts - c1778 Help w/ Mark

Just acquired a beautiful pair of salts with matte glass liners. I like to do a bit of research when I get something. Would love some feedback on what I have found and any other info. I believe the set is c1778 London made possibly by Thomas Daniel. Thanks much, Pauline http://i40.tinypic.com/24b4t4...

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