Articlulated fish, 4" long. Marked MRT on fin; plus 925 and tiny touchmark on tail. Any help with the touchmark? It looks like: 1 - ????? - crescent I thought this might be Mexican. But probably not. Maybe Spanish? Egyptian? I am totally unsure. https://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/alderman/IMG_8610.JP...
I am hoping to find the maker and pattern name of this piece. It is simply marked STERLING. The style is similar to those produced in 1880s. I have been through the entire Hagan pattern book, and did not see it. Any help? http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/alderman/Screen_Shot_2015-09-10_at_12.31.16_PM.png...
This is probably European, but I haven't had any luck with the marks. One is clearer, marked on a runner on the side. The other is very soft, marked underneath, mostly nondescript. It is sterling, or 800 silver? http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/alderman/IMG_2832_003.jpg http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/alderm...
I have a set of 12 old silverplate fence post knife rests. The mark is small and hard to see beneath the normal wear on them. It looks like a thistle or torch, or the Eiffel tower upside down. There is what looks like an "S" next to it, but it does not help me figure out which way is up or...
I have a pair of silver coasters of some sort. They measure 4" by 2.75" with a divot in the middle for a cup or something. They appear hand-hammered and I would guess they were brought back as a post-WWII souvenir by a soldier. Any info appreciated. http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/alderman/IMG...
I have a sterling baby cup, marked STERLING and a C-hallmark. This item was sold through Cartier -- identical items on eBay are also marked CARTIER. My question is, is the C-hallmark a Cartier hallmark, or is it simply the hallmark of the silversmith who made the cup (coincidentally also starting wi...
I have a silver weave basket, 5.75" by 4.75", sits on small feet. I think it is Mexican since other "woven" items I see were largely made in Mexico. The hallmark is tiny and partial, impressed on a single wire. It looks like F over V but the bottom portion of the hallmark is not ...
I have a small bowl with "RD" inside joining circles. Bowl sits 2-3/4" tall. Not sure if effect is from the general light wear to the piece, but it has a very light hand-hammered look. Makes me think it's Arts & Crafts. Any thoughts? http://www.mindspring.com/~dmalderman/foa/image...