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by Re-Elu
Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: Help on English sterling watch fob
Replies: 2
Views: 2450

Thanks!
I have been checking out eBay for some time now since I wanted a nice sterling or solid gold fob, and I've indeed seen hundreds with carnelian and bloodstone, but rarely in such good condition, so that's why I was wondering whether or not they were replacements. It's really a beautiful piece.
by Re-Elu
Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:08 pm
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: Help on English sterling watch fob
Replies: 2
Views: 2450

Help on English sterling watch fob

Hey everybody, I got this silver watch fob on eBay. I'm a confused concerning the hallmarks though. It's an English sterling piece, the makers mark is G.E.W., which probably stands for George Edwin Walton, active during the early 20th century. However, looking at the date letter 'o' and the shape of...
by Re-Elu
Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:17 am
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: Unidentified mark on silver needle case.
Replies: 4
Views: 3150

Thank you very much for the information :-)
by Re-Elu
Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:27 pm
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: Unidentified mark on silver needle case.
Replies: 4
Views: 3150

Thanks! I am Dutch so the mark makes sense, lol.
Does this mean that the needlecase itself is also from 1953, or can it be older, since I bought it as antique?

Picture of the needlecase:
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by Re-Elu
Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:44 am
Forum: Silverplate Trademarks - Worldwide
Topic: Portuguese pillbox
Replies: 0
Views: 1118

Portuguese pillbox

Who can help me in finding out more about this pillbox? What I previously thought to be hallmarks, turned out to say 'Portugal'. The item is silver plated (tested for .800 to .835 according to the seller), and the crown on the lid is thought to belong to the Portuguese royal house of Braganza. I wou...
by Re-Elu
Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:38 am
Forum: German, French, Dutch, Russian, Scandinavian or Other - Single Image
Topic: Unidentified mark on silver needle case.
Replies: 4
Views: 3150

Unidentified mark on silver needle case.

Hello, Who can help me with this mark on my newly bought silver needle case? I don't know anything about the age or origin of the needle case, I only now it's silver. The mark shown in the picture is the only mark on the item. One of the letters appears to be a Z. The other letter looks like an I or...

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