help identifying pictorial hallmark: bird head facing left?

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slimbert
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help identifying pictorial hallmark: bird head facing left?

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I have not been able to find the maker for this pictorial hallmark. To me it appears to be a bird head facing left, but perhaps I am mistaken.

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It's on this ladle. I have a couple pieces, all with this hallmark and pattern and some enamel.

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Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: help identifying pictorial hallmark: bird head facing left?

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Hi - that's a common variant of the H.H. Curtis gryphon mark, don't believe that was ever a named or full-line pattern...

http://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_C3.html

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Re: help identifying pictorial hallmark: bird head facing left?

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Given that (for everyone other than Cheryl) this mark can be a bit of a pain to search, adding "griffon or griffin over torse". And another view of this mark posted here: https://www.sterlingflatwarefashions.co ... Other.html
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Re: help identifying pictorial hallmark: bird head facing left?

Post by slimbert »

Thanks for the info!
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