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Dear Louis, So sorry for the (5 year) delay in response. My initial research led me to believe the maker was possibly CJ Vander Ltd (original business started by Cornelius Joshua Vanderpump 1837-1904), due to the C. J. vl. - however - the punctuation is more suggestive the vl is attached to the 'Cal...

Dear John, I'm so sorry - this is the first time I've revisited this thread since posting images of my silver purse/bag - and I just saw your reply post today. It was so very thoughtful of you to share your knowledge of the Birmingham silver marker mark; E. J. Houlston; with me and this forum. I can...

Dear Cheryl, I'm so sorry - this is the first time I've revisited this thread since posting images of my silver purse/bag - and I just saw your reply post today. It was so very thoughtful of you to share your knowledge of this silver mark; R. BLACKINTON & CO - North Attleboro, MA; with me and th...

Dear Fred, I'm so sorry - this is the first time I've revisited this thread since posting images of my case - and I just saw your reply post today. It was so very thoughtful of you, and those helping you, to update this thread with the information that it would have been purchased from the; Kawano Y...

So sorry Trev - been a bit busy and just now saw your response. I uploaded the pics again this morning, and hope these pics of the signature and mark will be sufficiently clear. (2) Horse Head Wine Bottle Stopper - scripted signature (b) https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg (4) Horse https://www.9...

This photo contribution is of an early 1900s art nouveau sterling silver mesh flapper-style bag with chain and finger ring. It's quite heavy and features a skilfully detailed goddess water/lily scene in repousse (buildings are also depicted) - same scene to both sides of the bag frame. The female de...

A new contribution to the British Hallmarks library/references follows. These photos are of a sterling silver coin purse with chain & leather internals intact. It was definitely made in Birmingham in 1915, but I’m unsure of the maker. The maker mark is worn but appears to be ‘K&H’ in three c...

Thanks Trev. Below are links to photos uploaded. All the best. PS Thank you very much for referencing a photo website I didn’t have to first join as a member Smile ### Silver Horse Head Wine Stopper - images (1) Horse Head Wine Bottle Stopper - right view https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg (2) H...

I have a stunning signed silver horse head wine bottle stopper bearing a hand-scripted maker name on the side at the baseline, along with the small initials 'AI' or 'A1' (Silverplate) in a different location on the piece (on the nose section of the bridle). They are the only marks it bears. This pie...

Gidday to all, Was researching this recent Genuine Damascene Japanese cigarette case purchase when I found this forum. Unfortunately I couldn't find a match within the posts for the maker mark that appears on my case, but thought this group might like copies of photos I've taken so they can be added...