bubba wrote:Seeking assist in identifying maker of this hammered sterling and jade chalice. Faintly struck with stylized "FZC" last letter possibly "E".
Looking for ID of maker mark on an Aesthetic sterling napkin ring #70 dated 1885 with the mark pictured. Appears to be "B" above the bird. After exhausting all resources I am here. TIA [/url]
I would be pleased if these two pieces with the same mark could have the maker identified. TIA https://i.ibb.co/3WpyzND/DSC7988.jpg https://i.ibb.co/Yd7myTG/DSC7990.jpg https://i.ibb.co/vxBVt0C/DSC7991.jpg https://i.ibb.co/dmv3Bpm/DSC7995.jpg
2 odd marks plus maker initial mark on this trumpet shaped object, believed to have been used as a way to blow out candles without getting too close. I would like to determine country of origin. TIA https://i.postimg.cc/Jz3JVd6k/DSC9717.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/h4HpK6ry/DSC9711.jpg
I hoped someone might recognize this poorly struck mark. I exhausted Rainwater search and American marks on .925. Thank you for adding your thoughts in this matter.
2 ladles, different marks, same maker I.Y & S http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/butterball2/th_20110905_4.jpg http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/butterball2/th_20110905_3.jpg http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/butterball2/th_20110905_2.jpg http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/butterball2/...
When metal is alloyed with undetermined alloys the specific gravity is altered. The specific gravity of silver 10.46 can be achieved by alloying lead, tin and antimony as shown in the chart below. When acid is applied to the surface of silver and it's usual alloys it simply leaves a mark which can r...