Search found 21 matches

by Smakkk
Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:50 pm
Forum: Asia & Middle East - Single Image
Topic: PLEASE! NEED HELP! China? SILVER TEMPLE LOOKING BOX! Arches with Birds and Bells!
Replies: 2
Views: 3258

PLEASE! NEED HELP! China? SILVER TEMPLE LOOKING BOX! Arches with Birds and Bells!

Hi everyone! I am new to this forum and need your help!! When is this made? or around what time was this made? What country of origin is this from? What are your thoughts on this piece? Measurements" 10 inches Long 5.5 Inches Tall It looks Chinese to me! I notice that theres birds all around th...
by Smakkk
Tue Feb 10, 2015 12:09 pm
Forum: Scandinavian Silver
Topic: 835 Russian Cigarette Case
Replies: 3
Views: 3345

Re: 835 Russian Cigarette Case

dognose wrote:Hi,

The only hallmarks shown are Swedish Import marks. Are there no other marks anywhere on the item?

Trev.

Thanks for the response Trev,

I was wondering is it possible that the maker didnt hallmark the gold that is applied to the case? Or that it is not gold at all..


thanks again
by Smakkk
Tue Feb 10, 2015 11:56 am
Forum: Scandinavian Silver
Topic: 835 Russian Cigarette Case
Replies: 3
Views: 3345

835 Russian Cigarette Case

Hi everyone, I know that 835 is usually German but with the applied gold and design with this case it looks a lot like Russian. There seems to be three castles on the hallmark. I was wondering if you guys can help me answer the following. When was this made? Who made this? Is it Russian or German? W...
by Smakkk
Sun Dec 21, 2014 10:56 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: HELP! Antique PRE 1800's German Tea pot?
Replies: 2
Views: 2031

HELP! Antique PRE 1800's German Tea pot?

Hi everyone! Im new to this forum and was wondering if you guys can tell me if this is a German teapot.

Where was this made?
When was this made?
WHo was it made by?
Is this Silver?


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THANK YOU GUYS!!
by Smakkk
Sat Sep 27, 2014 9:40 pm
Forum: Far East
Topic: HELP: Chinese Tea Cup with stand and cover (Porcelain Style)
Replies: 1
Views: 2998

HELP: Chinese Tea Cup with stand and cover (Porcelain Style)

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and I was wondering if I could get your opinion and information on this tea cup set. What I know: There are no hallmarks as well but I've tested the tea cup and it is indeed Silver. It is in a Chinese Porecelain style, which was why I'm assuming it was made in China...
by Smakkk
Mon Aug 18, 2014 11:57 pm
Forum: Middle East
Topic: HELP: Arabic Hallmarks on teapot!
Replies: 2
Views: 3615

HELP: Arabic Hallmarks on teapot!

Hi guys! I saw this at a little shop and cannot read Arabic but I was wondering if you guys can tell me who made it, when was it made or if it is ever silver! I'm still new to the collectors world! Please help if you can! https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg https://www.925-1000.com/pics/Ximg.jpg ...
by Smakkk
Sun Aug 10, 2014 7:22 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Queen Alexandra's Trowel LONDON HALLMARK
Replies: 6
Views: 4284

Re: Queen Alexandra's Trowel LONDON HALLMARK

Aguest wrote:This is an interesting piece, and the first sterling silver trowel I have ever seen.

The handle is nice too, I suppose the handle is made of Ivory.

Thanks man, I acquired it in an auction and the paper work says that the grip is ivory as well haha.
by Smakkk
Thu Jul 10, 2014 4:54 pm
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Queen Alexandra's Trowel LONDON HALLMARK
Replies: 6
Views: 4284

Re: Queen Alexandra's Trowel LONDON HALLMARK

You should be aware that London assay years prior to 1975 ran from the end of May so the trowel could have been assayed in May 1908 and still have borne the "m" of 1907. It is certainly "real" and is sterling silver with the maker's/sponsor's mark of Horace Woodward & Co Ltd...
by Smakkk
Thu Jul 10, 2014 11:36 am
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Queen Alexandra's Trowel LONDON HALLMARK
Replies: 6
Views: 4284

Re: Queen Alexandra's Trowel LONDON HALLMARK

It saids 1908 but hallmark dated 1907, could it be a fake?
by Smakkk
Thu Jul 10, 2014 11:35 am
Forum: London Hallmarks
Topic: Queen Alexandra's Trowel LONDON HALLMARK
Replies: 6
Views: 4284

Queen Alexandra's Trowel LONDON HALLMARK

Hi guys,

I was wondering if you can confirm with me if this is real or not?
Ivory Grip
12x4x1.5 inches

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thanks
by Smakkk
Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:06 am
Forum: Sterling Manufacturers ~ American after-1860
Topic: HELP: Sterling brush with ROYAL CROWN
Replies: 2
Views: 2061

HELP: Sterling brush with ROYAL CROWN

Hi guys, I'm new to this forum and was wondering if you guys could help me! I'm wondering if this could be owned by the royal family by any chance or any one that is related to the royal family due to the crown on top of the initials. Who could have owned this brush that has a crown on top of their ...
by Smakkk
Wed May 07, 2014 7:15 pm
Forum: Far East
Topic: HELP: Ming/Qing Dynasty Porcelain styled SILVER cup UNMARKED
Replies: 1
Views: 2401

HELP: Ming/Qing Dynasty Porcelain styled SILVER cup UNMARKED

Hi guys i'm new to this forum and was wondering if you guys can help me identify this cup. I've been told that the style is Ming dynasty cause of the dragon's nose is similar to a humans nose and this style was used only in the Ming Dynasty to early Qing Dynasty. The style of work is called punchwor...
by Smakkk
Mon May 05, 2014 12:05 pm
Forum: Far East
Topic: PLEASE HELP: Identify Silver Belt with Chinese hallmarks
Replies: 3
Views: 2674

Re: PLEASE HELP: Identify Silver Belt with Chinese hallmarks

I've done some of my own research His/her name is "Chen Wei Tai" (陳偉泰) and I couldn't find any more information on that.

PLEASE HELP ME IF YOU CAN!!
by Smakkk
Mon May 05, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: Far East
Topic: PLEASE HELP: Chinese Silver Tiger Box
Replies: 1
Views: 1615

PLEASE HELP: Chinese Silver Tiger Box

Hi guys i'm new to this forum and was wondering if you guys can help me identify these hallmarks on this box.

When's it made?
Who made it?
Where is it made?

Thanks guys,
Simon

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by Smakkk
Fri May 02, 2014 11:19 pm
Forum: French Silver
Topic: Very OLD Belt Buckle
Replies: 2
Views: 1586

Very OLD Belt Buckle

Hi guys I'm new to Silver collecting and to this forum as well, and was wondering if you can help me identify the maker of the hallmarks and when it was made? I was told its from France. -When was it made? -Who made it? (admin edit - see Posting Requirements ) Many thanks guys! https://www.925-1000....
by Smakkk
Sat Apr 26, 2014 7:24 pm
Forum: Far East
Topic: PLEASE HELP: Identify Silver Belt with Chinese hallmarks
Replies: 3
Views: 2674

Re: PLEASE HELP: Identify Silver Belt with Chinese hallmarks

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Thanks and heres a more close up on the hallmarks!

I believe it has the number 84 on it.
by Smakkk
Sat Apr 26, 2014 11:24 am
Forum: Far East
Topic: PLEASE help me identify Chinese hallmarks on a Siam bowl!
Replies: 5
Views: 3647

Re: PLEASE help me identify Chinese hallmarks on a Siam bowl

Here's some better pictures of the hallmarks.

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by Smakkk
Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: Far East
Topic: PLEASE HELP: Identify Silver Belt with Chinese hallmarks
Replies: 3
Views: 2674

PLEASE HELP: Identify Silver Belt with Chinese hallmarks

Hi guys, I'm new to this forum and was wondering if you guys can help me identify this hallmark.

Who made it?
When was this made?

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Thanks,
Smakkk

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