Napkin Ring w/ JOR Sterling Hand Wrought-can't ID mark

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plainjane
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Napkin Ring w/ JOR Sterling Hand Wrought-can't ID mark

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This is inside a hammered sterling napkin ring. I am not certain it is American, though. Thanks in advance for any expertise that is out there!

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2209patrick
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Hello and welcome.

That mark was used by Julius Olaf Randahl.
In 1911 he started his own business in Chicago and called it the Randahl shop.
Your mark was used into the 1930's.

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Post by plainjane »

That makes so much sense...thanks a ton! Just curious--I searched and searched; do you have a recommended source for ID'ing, or did I miss something on this website? Thanks again. jane
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You're welcome Jane.

For American marks Dorothy Rainwater's book "Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers" is good. Recommend the 4th edition.

Here's an article online about Julius Olaf Randahl:
http://www.chicagosilver.com/jor.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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