British hail marks and makers mark help please

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RiiZzLe
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British hail marks and makers mark help please

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Hello, I think this reads;

Made of sterling
Made in London (1300-Present)
In the year 1762

Having no import or duty marks makes sense, right?
Also, I am finding it very difficult to uncover who's maker mark that would be? Could I get some help?
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Your interpretation of the marks is correct. London 1762. Makers mark of incuse I pellet R For James Richards, case maker. Mark first entered January 1762.

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Re: British hail marks and makers mark help please

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Thanks Steve, I appreciate the help. Would you be able to tell me about the gold watch mechanics? I’m confused to why it read M. Dexter (if I’m reading that right)
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Post by silvermakersmarks »

Dexter was the watchmaker. Watchmakers did not, in general, make their own watch cases but bought them in from specialist case makers.

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