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Have had this for a long time and wondered if anybody knew what it was. Seems to be bronze and measures approx 2" in diameter. Plain on the back

Many thanks for the link. It caused a good discussion but no definate conclusion. It does look right on the Cognac bottle though but would think it would be a nuisance when you poured the drink and it would have to be positioned precisely to catch any drips. So maybe the jury is still out on this on...

Silvermakersmarks, could you link me to the previous discussion about a similar object please. Thank you

Oh ok, yes I can see that working. Looking on the net, can't find much at all to compare it with though, so maybe they're quite rare. Its hallmark is quite rubbed but I think its Birmingham 1929. Can't find anything more about it though.

https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg Have aquired this pretty item. It is made by ASPREY London, Made in England and I thought it was a posy holder, but now not sure as the bowl part seems very open to hold flowers and with the chain, where would you hang it...

Many thanks, I think you have solved it. Looking up under Novelty cruet sets, I found your example and one other and think that its bottle is pepper, jug is mustard and beaker is open salt.. The tray is the same as your example. Its a shame the only mark on it is the Victorian date lozenge, but I gu...

Thanks for the suggestion. The beaker has a pattern all the way round if you can see it on the pic, would have thought the others would also if it was just for sugar.
Would the Victorians have eaten spice and pickles ?

https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg Recently aquired this mystery set. Its made of plate and has a Victorian design lozenge dating to 1873. It consists of the tray, a small beaker, small jug with lid and spout and bottle with perforated screw on top. Its bi...

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This is the snuff box

Have tried to identify the mark on this snuff box without success. Any help appreciated.



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Yes, I thought it was a restruck mark. You can make out some of the same letters underneath but they are not as 'strong' as the obvious MUSASHIYA. Would love to know who the designer/silversmith was, it is such a beautiful object and have been unable to find another (other than the original one in t...

Am now wondering if that is a 'Jungin' silver mark or is it a makers mark ?

David, hopewfully one of the handle and one of the mark.




Think thats correct now. Sorry about the previous one.

David, hopefully one of the handle and one of the mark.





Pat

Dont know if you still have this item, but I have a similar handle, slighty diferent shape but same decoration of hanging wisteria and on mine it has the Jungin mark and the word MUSASHIYA who I believe are Japanese makers from Yokohama.

Oh, was hoping it said silver. Have been looking for other examples but havn't found anything yet. Would you know anything about this sort of bowl or maybe what grade of silver is usual for Brunei ? Many thanks

Hi Damon
Thanks for that. Would you by any chance know what the script says ?

Can anyone help identify this white metal bowl and mark . Any help much appreciated. Thanks

Would anybody know who the makers are B&Co in a trefoil/clover shape. London 1982

Brilliant piece of detective work, many thanks. Have found various pics and descriptions of the Saxon Pocket Sundial on the net now and Its certainly a replica of the one found at Canterbury Cathedral but with a couple of differences. Its a lot smaller than other replicas and the latin transcription...