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by Schnerby
Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:09 pm
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: Pocket watch - is it British?
Replies: 2
Views: 2968

Thanks, Trev!

That helps very much with my search for information.

Any other advice/tips greatly appreciated.
by Schnerby
Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:47 am
Forum: European Jewelry
Topic: Pocket watch - is it British?
Replies: 2
Views: 2968

Pocket watch - is it British?

I have been doing some simple research into silver marks and generally find this site and the forum a very helpful guide. I am having trouble with this watch because I am not sure if the lion marks are in fact lions. I don't want to do much more research without knowing I am looking in the right cou...
by Schnerby
Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:41 pm
Forum: Birmingham Hallmarks
Topic: Birmingham Thimble
Replies: 3
Views: 2888

Thanks for the replies.

I had no idea the 10 was a size mark, so that solves one mystery.

Becoming a company also sorts out the myster of JF's long career!

Now I have started doing this, it is becoming increasingly interesting!
by Schnerby
Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:45 am
Forum: Birmingham Hallmarks
Topic: Birmingham Thimble
Replies: 3
Views: 2888

Birmingham Thimble

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p142/schnerby/silverthimble.jpg Here is what I have worked out so far 10 - no idea what this means J.F - appears to be James Fenton of 74 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham (trade registered 5/4/1852) although this date seems to conflict with date mark Anchor - Birm...

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