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by whitecross
Mon Mar 29, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: American Jewelry
Topic: Help with a Tiffany mark
Replies: 0
Views: 2737

Help with a Tiffany mark

7.25" bracelet. Approximately 14 grams. Found in a collection with a lot of 1970s Mexican pieces, but also a fair amount of Post-war pieces, too. I'm always dubious about Tiffany, but this has a nice look and feel. Real? About what age? Fake? https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/f276eb21-a9fd-4c4f-...
by whitecross
Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:44 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Looking for additional info on Mexican smith RMS
Replies: 0
Views: 2936

Looking for additional info on Mexican smith RMS

I've reached out to Hougart, who unfortunately doesn't have any additional information. Any suggestions for diving deeper into who this was, when he operated, etc? https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/f276eb21-a9fd-4c4f-a410-ca2dc53e1d80/rmsbolo3.jpg/:/ https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/f276eb21-a9fd-4c4...
by whitecross
Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:51 pm
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: Help with Russian(?) Cyrillic hallmark on earrings?
Replies: 0
Views: 8741

Help with Russian(?) Cyrillic hallmark on earrings?

Looks like Cyrillic GAB, but I'm not positive. Any help appreciated.

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by whitecross
Thu May 30, 2019 4:42 pm
Forum: Native American Silver
Topic: Anyone recognize this mark?
Replies: 1
Views: 10142

Anyone recognize this mark?

I took in a large lot of 60s, 70s, and 80s pieces recently and three have this mark. Any ideas?

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by whitecross
Mon Apr 29, 2019 5:34 pm
Forum: American Jewelry
Topic: Stylized letter maker's mark?
Replies: 0
Views: 4311

Stylized letter maker's mark?

Any ideas on this ~ late 20th century heart pin?


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by whitecross
Sat Apr 27, 2019 10:23 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Post eagle mark mark?
Replies: 0
Views: 5198

Post eagle mark mark?

This sterling cuff looks like post-eagle mark Mexican sterling. But I can't quite tell if it's a TH or a TM. And while most pieces I've seen have the location and last name initial followed by the registration number, this one just says "NP", in a smaller font, and underlined. Any idea of ...
by whitecross
Tue Mar 12, 2019 8:31 pm
Forum: Native American Silver
Topic: CP © mark on turquoise ring? Early Carolyn Pollack?
Replies: 2
Views: 8915

CP © mark on turquoise ring? Early Carolyn Pollack?

The other mark looks like a pict of a bull's head maybe?

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by whitecross
Mon Mar 04, 2019 12:06 am
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: Modern Italian .925 Hallmark?
Replies: 0
Views: 2774

Modern Italian .925 Hallmark?

Heavy sterling ring with braided rope motif. From a group of QVC and HSN-type jewelry. It's marked inside with three cartouches, each raised from the surface: "925", "ITALY" and then this maker's mark, I think. They descend from left to right. If the orientation stays the same fr...
by whitecross
Sun Feb 17, 2019 4:21 pm
Forum: American Jewelry
Topic: Help with maker's mark on American / native American pendant?
Replies: 1
Views: 5213

Re: Help with maker's mark on American / native American pendant?

For those playing at home: This is the mark of Southwest US (New Mexico / Oklahoma) silversmith Wanda Shiflett. She was kind enough to confirm that this stone is Burro Creek Jasper (AZ), and that this piece was an early one, made as early as 1976 but no later than 1994.
by whitecross
Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:46 am
Forum: Native American Silver
Topic: Help with bear fetish(?) mark
Replies: 1
Views: 7698

Re: Help with bear fetish(?) mark

Found it: Running Bear Shop!
by whitecross
Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:22 am
Forum: Native American Silver
Topic: Help with bear fetish(?) mark
Replies: 1
Views: 7698

Help with bear fetish(?) mark

Might be a "B" or an "8" in what looks like a bear fetish? On a better quality sterling buffalo nickel ring I'm guessing 70s or 80s vintage but not positive on that:

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by whitecross
Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:08 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Two American sterling amulet / pendant marks. ID help?
Replies: 3
Views: 9614

Re: Two American sterling amulet / pendant marks. ID help?

So unknown Guadalajara Mexico silversmith "JCM". Making progress :)
by whitecross
Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:01 pm
Forum: American Jewelry
Topic: Help with maker's mark on American / native American pendant?
Replies: 1
Views: 5213

Help with maker's mark on American / native American pendant?

Purple stone, about 3" long.

The mark seems to be a stylized "WL", but the orientation may be wrong. Thoughts on maker and/or stone material?

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by whitecross
Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:00 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Two American sterling amulet / pendant marks. ID help?
Replies: 3
Views: 9614

Re: Two American sterling amulet / pendant marks. ID help?

Thanks, @dognose. At least I got the right forum? :D

Understand it's an eagle mark, but still can't find the maker. Any thoughts appreciated.
by whitecross
Tue Jan 29, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: Mexican Silversmiths
Topic: Two American sterling amulet / pendant marks. ID help?
Replies: 3
Views: 9614

Two American sterling amulet / pendant marks. ID help?

First appears to be a mid-century piece with green turquoise / silver matrix and smaller turquoise cabochons. About 3" in diameter. It kind of looks like a scale or road sign with maybe a "157" ? http://www.fourbore.com/mala2.jpg http://www.fourbore.com/mala1.jpg (admin edit - one ite...
by whitecross
Mon Jan 28, 2019 2:26 pm
Forum: American Jewelry
Topic: Help with a sterling ring maker's mark?
Replies: 2
Views: 6190

Re: Help with a sterling ring maker's mark?

Awesome! Awesome awesome. Thanks!! :)
by whitecross
Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:48 am
Forum: American Jewelry
Topic: Help with a sterling ring maker's mark?
Replies: 2
Views: 6190

Help with a sterling ring maker's mark?

Heavy amber & sterling ring, I'm assuming the © symbol = 1985.

Stylized "F"? Upside-down "J"?

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by whitecross
Tue Jun 06, 2017 10:14 am
Forum: British Hallmarks - Single Image
Topic: Confirm date, help with maker on George III mug?
Replies: 3
Views: 4103

Re: Confirm date, help with maker on George III mug?

Thank you, silvermakersmarks! I looked into those marks. I liked John Robbins as a good match. And then I found this. I know this was a common form by this period. But if seems at least a strong possibility. At least it doesn't rule out Robbins as a possible maker. Here is my new piece (1793): http:...
by whitecross
Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:40 pm
Forum: British Hallmarks - Single Image
Topic: Confirm date, help with maker on George III mug?
Replies: 3
Views: 4103

Confirm date, help with maker on George III mug?

Just got this mug. The seller claimed it was 1793, and that the maker is James Phipps I. The date letter looks correct for 1793, but the date letter for 1813 looks similar, too, and the duty mark could allow for either. I couldn't find a mark for Phipps in the marks on this site. It doesn't look unl...
by whitecross
Thu Dec 15, 2016 10:03 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Consensus on I*M hallmark?
Replies: 3
Views: 3974

Re: Consensus on I*M hallmark?

juantotree wrote:Hi,

I don't think it is John Muns, as I believe he died in 1768.

Martin
Excellent! Thanks. Anything that can help pare down the possibilities is greatly appreciated!

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