From the markings in the second image below, I have identified it is a 925 silver with a 750 gold plating (18 karat). The left hand markings I have researched and deduced that they are Italian makers mark - denoted by a star, a series of numbers and then two letters from the area the silversmith is registered.
Therefore it reads as follows - star, unknown 5, TA. With research I have found a forum with information of a silversmith in Taranto registered in the mid 1990's as number 47, therefore I believe it to read either star, 15, 25, 35 as this would line up with when the item was received.
Any advice on further research or any information that anyone may have would be much appreciated.
