Frog With Hallmarks

[mygoldrocks]

Hi Everyone,
Not sure if anyone can help with this one, I have a frog with unusual hallmarks, I am not sure of the metal but hope that someone could help identify it. It has a Far Eastern feel to it but it could come from anywhere





Thanks
Richard

[dognose]

Hi Richard,

It was just a thought, due to the hexagonal cartouche and the ant-like mark:



However, I don't think it's a good one.

The mark on the left is that of Pasgorcy of Madrid:

http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... cy#p102457

Maybe a route for further research though?

Trev.

[mygoldrocks]

Hi Trev,

Thanks for the info, this item is a real mystery and I love a challenge.

Thanks again
Richard

[Traintime]

Maybe replicating Northwest Native American? Even before WWII, Japan was already supplying curios sold in the tourist trade (Canadian/SE Alaskan coastal ships). "B" as a designator for bronze? Or "Brass" trade related?

[mygoldrocks]

Thanks for the input Traintime