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Trev I am inclined to think you are entirely right and having now explored the avenue of porters badges. I think you have hit the nail on the head and extend my gratitude to you for your expertise and concise explanations. Thank you very much indeed! I think a large part of the value of unusual silv...

Such useful and insightful information, really helpful. Couple of questions though; @dognose: where do you think these badges would have been worn? On the arm? And, following your idea, the large loop would certainly suggest that the object was worn on the body somehow, presumably a leather strap or...

An odd bank of england object. Perhaps for a ceremonial function Garrard & Co, London 1998. The back has a broad square section loop and four smaller loops, perhaps string holes. I can only speculate that this was for clasping notes or documents. I know the Bank of England Act was reformed in 19...

An informative and useful answer, thanks JT!

Hi. I am trying to find the maker of an extensive guilloche enamel vanity / dressing table set (brushes, jars etc) The Mark shows a friendly looking bird flanked by the initial AD Below is "950_M" Any help greatly appreciated, thanks http://s29.postimg.org/d5qct4heb/P1110626.jpg

Thanks so much for your response, really helps me out. Indeed it's ironic that an admirer of Bacchus was making reliquaries. Thanks again!

Hi There. Can anyone help identify this makers mark from a reliquary, which I am assuming is french? Thanks in advance http://s8.postimg.org/bfmjchexd/P1090444a.jpg http://s8.postimg.org/6sghaprkh/P1090461.jpg http://s8.postimg.org/imo88cpu9/P1090462.jpg http://s8.postimg.org/4rpxpvvf5/P1090463.jpg ...